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HX53 DKE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

299,713 mi
Last recorded299,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 DKE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 299,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 299,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 298,987 miles

corrosion appearing on rear cross member

o/sf door step corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2025 298,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion appearing on rear cross member

o/sf door step corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 290,576 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 290,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DOES NOT LOCK IN. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 283,558 miles

General corrosion

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 282,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (BOTH SIDES) & N/S/R CHASSIS BODY MOUNT AREA. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 272,489 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 272,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 261,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 254,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 254,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 237,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 237,247 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 215,935 miles

Near side front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Near side rear tyre bald on edge of tread.

Off side front inner cv gaitor starting to split open.

Off side rear most seat belt slow to retract.

Off side rear tyre valve split.

corrosion on rear chassis member.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 206,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 195,887 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 195,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 173,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,750 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 3 Sep 2012 132,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 123,229 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Near side front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,159 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 97,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre worn inside & outside edges below limit due to low tyre pressures

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,059 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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HX53 DKE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HX53 DKE, 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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HX53 DKE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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