2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · ME53 LLB
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,056 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ME53 LLB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2022
- 149,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME53 LLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (ME53 LLB) between February 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2022 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rig”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))”.
ME53 LLB Mileage History
- 21/02/2022149,007 mi
- 28/03/2022149,017 mi+10 mi
- 07/06/2022149,056 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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