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LS53 WUK

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WUK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 125,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,813 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure inner clip not holding. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot inner clip not holding. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,528 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2020 75,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,477 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,676 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O.S.R+N.S.R on edges (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,651 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,630 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 42,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 34,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,654 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,367 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on out tread

rear tyres have slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,006 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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LS53 WUK is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS53 WUK registered?

LS53 WUK is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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