2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · HW53 EBU
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 188,645 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 188,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 EBU 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 (HW53 EBU) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Deep cut to webbing (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cha”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
HW53 EBU Mileage History
- 28/09/2022172,081 mi
- 18/09/2023178,639 mi+6,558 mi
- 02/10/2024183,123 mi+4,484 mi
- 15/10/2025188,595 mi+5,472 mi
- 13/11/2025188,645 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 5,296 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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