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RE53 YSY

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YSY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 152,157 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 152,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 151,957 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS CROSSRAIL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 149,275 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,765 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,152 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 145,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 142,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 129,013 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 129,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,775 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 101,939 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,915 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,293 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,783 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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RE53 YSY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE53 YSY, 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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RE53 YSY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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