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HK53 USB

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,009 mi
Last recorded161,009 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 USB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 161,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 161,009 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,085 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL CONDITION UNDER NEATH THE VEHICLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,250 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicles underside body

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,225 miles

Bonnet struts don't hold bonnet up

Both centre forward and rear body mounting areas slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot seats missing time of test

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D-bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2022 138,225 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Bonnet struts don't hold bonnet up

Both centre forward and rear body mounting areas slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot seats missing time of test

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2021 134,097 miles

All body mounting areas are slightly corroded

Bonnet catch worn

Bonnet struts weak

Both front lower wishbones slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear boot seats missing time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,320 miles

Both front body mounting areas slightly corroded

Engine covers/undertrays

Fresh underseal covering rear floor pan

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot seats not fitted time of test

Slight corrosion to both front lower wishbones

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting on inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Boot floor corroded but not within any mounting/fixing areas

Both front body mounting areas slightly corroded

Center exhaust box badly corroded + slight blow

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot seats not fitted time of test

Slight corrosion to both front lower wishbones

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 127,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 114,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,174 miles

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,791 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,459 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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HK53 USB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK53 USB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK53 USB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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