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L30 PDK

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,312 mi
Last recorded139,312 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 PDK
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 139,312 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,834 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 102,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,349 miles

Central Front Has a slight leak from the steering system.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 96,349 miles

Central Front Has a slight leak from the steering system.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,999 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,999 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,493 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,116 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,712 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,360 miles

bushes in steering rack worn

light on dash (T - BELT)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L30 PDK is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L30 PDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L30 PDK is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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