2003 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · DX53 EWR
2003 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 197,790 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 EWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 197,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 EWR 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 Landcruiser (DX53 EWR) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside front side light flicking on and off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
DX53 EWR Mileage History
- 29/01/2022159,672 mi
- 02/02/2023171,104 mi+11,432 mi
- 14/02/2023171,104 mi
- 05/02/2024183,155 mi+12,051 mi
- 27/01/2025197,790 mi+14,635 mi
Average of roughly 12,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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