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MT53 UPY

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,682 mi
Last recorded143,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 143,682 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 142,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,321 miles

Front crossmember corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,789 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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MT53 UPY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MT53 UPY, 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 MT53 UPY?

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What year was MT53 UPY registered?

MT53 UPY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is MT53 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 UPY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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