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LJ53 UBO

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UBO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 104,301 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed

Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,714 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper off screen could bind with other wiper

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats

Fail 10 Jul 2025 92,714 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper off screen could bind with other wiper

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,812 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2024 77,812 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear chasse rail

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,691 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,698 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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LJ53 UBO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 UBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ53 UBO registered?

LJ53 UBO is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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