2003 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · MT52 DZP
2003 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 168,576 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
MT52 DZP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2023
- 168,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT52 DZP 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 Hilux (MT52 DZP) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 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 (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MT52 DZP Mileage History
- 04/08/2022161,962 mi
- 17/08/2022162,243 mi+281 mi
- 15/08/2023168,576 mi+6,333 mi
Average of roughly 6,425 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MT52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MT52DZP.
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
MINI
MINI
MERCEDES-BENZ
VITO
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
ACCORD
SKODA
FABIA
HONDA
CIVIC
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.