2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · BS53 BRA
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 125,753 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS53 BRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 125,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS53 BRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (BS53 BRA) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
BS53 BRA Mileage History
- 16/10/2023122,304 mi
- 22/10/2024123,937 mi+1,633 mi
- 24/10/2025125,744 mi+1,807 mi
- 14/02/2026125,751 mi+7 mi
- 16/02/2026125,753 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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