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LN53 YTH

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,826 mi
Last recorded168,826 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YTH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 168,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 162,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 155,026 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 155,026 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 146,826 miles

Front Suspension components corroded.

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 146,826 miles

Front Suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,089 miles

Front Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,849 miles

Front headlights starting to fade

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on subframe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,630 miles

Front plastic cover under bonnet some components not seen

Rear no plate figures slight faded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,536 miles

Rear no plate figures show deteration

covers under bonnet

underside of vehicle sprayed with sealer some components not visable

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,104 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,393 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,534 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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LN53 YTH is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN53 YTH, 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 LN53 YTH registered?

LN53 YTH is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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