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MC53 LXE

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LXE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,477 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,944 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (3) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4-5) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (3-4) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,137 miles

Front NS and OS inner CV boots slight weep of grease (2)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS slight play (3) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot weeping grease past clip

Fail 10 Feb 2022 62,400 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot weeping grease past clip

Pass 5 Feb 2021 54,378 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 52,539 miles

all brakes slight binding

o/s n/s front blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,178 miles

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

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

offside front brake and nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,667 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 32,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,590 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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MC53 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 MC53 LXE, 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 MC53 LXE registered?

MC53 LXE is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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