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HD53 FXU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,950 mi
Last recorded102,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FXU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 102,948 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play through steering wheel. (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 102,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Coiled brake pipe from front to rear to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside washer jet not providing any washer liquid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play through steering wheel. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,685 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 100,681 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,198 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,351 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,935 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wiper blades are torn at the edges

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades are torn at the edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres are wearing badly on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,411 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 75,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner drive shaft bootts slight leak of grease

Pass 26 Dec 2012 72,501 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2011 57,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,964 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,812 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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HD53 FXU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 101,881 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD53 FXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD53 FXU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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