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YH53 AKX

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

306,704 mi
Last recorded306,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AKX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 306,704 miles

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2024 300,676 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 291,443 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 283,860 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 271,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 256,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 244,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 231,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 218,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 203,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 185,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 169,296 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 169,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 153,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 153,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 138,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 126,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 126,164 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 126,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and near side front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake pads have less on them than nearside front brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,011 miles

front tyres showing signs of tracking wear to edges of tyres

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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YH53 AKX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH53 AKX, 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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YH53 AKX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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