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HD53 KHL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 151,402 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 151,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 150,187 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 150,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 149,901 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 149,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 144,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 142,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 139,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,799 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,329 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 93,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,174 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,173 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,713 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 KHL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHL, 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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What year was HD53 KHL registered?

HD53 KHL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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