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SY53 MES

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,889 mi
Last recorded161,889 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MES
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 161,889 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2026 161,886 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

weld repairs covered in under seal

Fail 9 Sep 2025 154,335 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 x holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember ( tow bar mount ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,210 miles

All Suspension component's and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 145,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All Suspension component's and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,061 miles

All Suspension component's and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 140,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All Suspension component's and chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2022 132,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 123,190 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 123,186 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,995 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN- within 30cm of 3rd row seat/ seat belt mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and especially Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside- over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- including COIL SPRINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,939 miles

CHILD SEAT IN REAR RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW

Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,939 miles

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

CHILD SEAT IN REAR RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,940 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,279 miles

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

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

front brake balance on 25% limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,527 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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SY53 MES is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY53 MES, 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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SY53 MES is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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