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LY53 ENU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ENU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear anti roll bar linkage upper attachment areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

considerable deterioration in rear exhaust flange

stone chip mark in windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2026 121,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear anti roll bar linkage upper attachment areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

considerable deterioration in rear exhaust flange

stone chip mark in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

deterioration in rear exhaust flange

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,311 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 102,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 93,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 93,632 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,946 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,298 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,440 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,439 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank cover corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,965 miles

front brake pads getting low approx 3-4mm

osf wheel binding slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low approx 3-4mm

osf wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,251 miles

all tyres beginning to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,672 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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LY53 ENU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY53 ENU, 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 LY53 ENU registered?

LY53 ENU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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