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LD53 TXF

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,074 mi
Last recorded156,074 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TXF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 156,074 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 156,074 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 156,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 149,910 miles

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

Rear seats removed.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,984 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 143,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,096 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,898 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 111,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,511 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,257 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 23,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,757 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 14,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD53 TXF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LD53 TXF, 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 LD53 TXF registered?

LD53 TXF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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