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LN53 YXL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YXL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,395 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 122,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,989 miles

Tyre valves perished

Fail 10 May 2018 118,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished.

Pass 11 May 2017 116,058 miles

rear seats not fitted time of test

Fail 5 May 2017 116,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats not fitted time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 111,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 105,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,094 miles

rear tyres inner side walls damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,851 miles

offside rear bumper end slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch moulding insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bumper end slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch moulding insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2009 55,668 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,651 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 YXL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN53 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

LN53 YXL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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