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YC53 UML

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

168,290 mi
Last recorded168,290 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UML
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 168,290 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 168,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 164,393 miles

tow bar hook removed vehicle no longer should be used for towing

Fail 24 Feb 2025 164,326 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 158,049 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 158,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,094 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 152,094 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill has excessive corrision but just outside seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,364 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 139,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 139,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes times 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,282 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 131,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,844 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,984 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,216 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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YC53 UML is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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 YC53 UML, 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 YC53 UML registered?

YC53 UML is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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