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PL53 HSZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

187,350 mi
Last recorded187,350 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HSZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 187,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 158,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 145,183 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 140,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 126,152 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 126,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Undertray not fully secure corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,561 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear on blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle panard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion to suspension componants

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle panard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,944 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.0mm all other pads above 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.0mm all other pads above 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,825 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,683 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,958 miles

uneven wear to front & rear tyres.

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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PL53 HSZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PL53 HSZ, 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.

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What year was PL53 HSZ registered?

PL53 HSZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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