2003 Hyundai Terracan 2.9L Diesel · MV53 FCU
2003 Hyundai Terracan (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 172,643 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TERRACAN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV53 FCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 172,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MV53 FCU Mileage History
- 19/04/2024161,130 mi
- 19/04/2024161,130 mi
- 08/04/2025165,632 mi+4,502 mi
- 08/04/2025165,632 mi
- 14/04/2026172,643 mi+7,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV53 FCU 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 Hyundai Terracan (MV53 FCU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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