Toyota Land Cruiser
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,982 cc
LR53 VPZMOT history
LR53 VPZ is a black diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 141,080 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Land Cruiser
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VPZ was last recorded at 141,080 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Nov 2012: 63,190 miles, lower than 95,375 miles on 3 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,074 miles · 16 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,080 miles
- 2025 – 136,118 miles
- 2024 – 130,485 miles
- 2023 – 127,073 miles
- 2022 – 124,046 miles
- 2021 – 119,976 miles
- 2020 – 115,867 miles
- 2019 – 112,042 miles
- 2018 – 106,351 miles
- 2017 – 99,233 miles
- 2016 – 93,702 miles
- 2015 – 87,855 miles
- 2014 – 80,011 miles
- 2013 – 68,853 miles
- 2012 – 63,190 miles
- 2011 – 95,375 miles
- 2010 – 85,806 miles
- 2009 – 74,282 miles
- 2008 – 60,736 miles
- 2007 – 46,699 miles
- 2006 – 34,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,080 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front both lower ball joint boots have a covering of grease but no visible holes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine possibly crankshaft area and also on sump area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox sump and bell housing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,080 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 141,080 miles
- Test number
- 834723019236
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail141,074 miles (+4,956)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,074 miles
- Test number
- 781890343654
- DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass136,118 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 136,118 miles
- Test number
- 451502679285
- AdvisoryFront both lower ball joint boots have a covering of grease but no visible holes
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine possibly crankshaft area and also on sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox sump and bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,108 miles (+5,623)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,108 miles
- Test number
- 289892135476
- MajorFront Steering rack insecure both steering rack bushes have excessive play both when wheel is shook off the ground and with shaker plates (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both lower ball joint boots have a covering of grease but no visible holes
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine possibly crankshaft area and also on sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox sump and bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,485 miles (+3,412)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,485 miles
- Test number
- 769118255442
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in steering rack fixings (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass127,073 miles (+3,027)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 127,073 miles
- Test number
- 666665757501
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,046 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,046 miles
- Test number
- 874486816037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,044 miles (+4,068)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,044 miles
- Test number
- 220400126111
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass119,976 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,976 miles
- Test number
- 475228622077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,867 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 115,867 miles
- Test number
- 501023521535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,042 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,042 miles
- Test number
- 409816894317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,351 miles (+7,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 778147473877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass99,233 miles (+5,531)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,233 miles
- Test number
- 540599244374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,702 miles (+5,847)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 93,702 miles
- Test number
- 103131426124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,855 miles (+7,844)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 87,855 miles
- Test number
- 279089384550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,011 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,011 miles
- Test number
- 626697654357
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail80,010 miles (+11,157)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,010 miles
- Test number
- 109284954385
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass68,853 miles (+5,663)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 68,853 miles
- Test number
- 919247743303
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass63,190 miles (-32,185)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 63,190 miles
- Test number
- 817231432371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 95,375 miles
- Test number
- 936126571211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,375 miles (+9,569)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,375 miles
- Test number
- 497716571285
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass85,806 miles (+11,524)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 85,806 miles
- Test number
- 811557170209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,282 miles (+13,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 74,282 miles
- Test number
- 371665269410
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,736 miles (+14,037)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,736 miles
- Test number
- 222770078218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,699 miles (+12,453)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,699 miles
- Test number
- 520278167213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,246 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,246 miles
- Test number
- 773750776265
- NoteFront and rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges
Questions about LR53 VPZ
- Does LR53 VPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VPZ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VPZ?
- The MOT on LR53 VPZ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 VPZ done?
- LR53 VPZ was recorded at 141,080 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VPZ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VPZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 VPZ find?
- LR53 VPZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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