CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK53 ACO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,541 mi
Last recorded185,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 ACO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 183,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 179,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 173,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 159,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,594 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 146,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 139,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 97,514 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,046 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 84,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,388 miles

SRS LIGHT ON+ 3rd ROW SEATS REMOVED AT TEST

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,213 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK53 ACO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK53 ACO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK53 ACO?

You can check the full history of MK53 ACO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK53 ACO registered?

MK53 ACO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MK53 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 ACO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK53 ACO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK53 ACO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.