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MX53 LPL

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LPL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,458 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 69,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)

Rear ns and os tyres perished

under vehicle corrosion but not deemed excessive ns and os centre floor

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

corrosion on chasis

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,660 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 56,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,275 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 22,845 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,131 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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MX53 LPL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 LPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX53 LPL registered?

MX53 LPL is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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