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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR53 VTXMOT history

LR53 VTX is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR53 VTX blue Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,039 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VTX was last recorded at 151,039 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,037 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,039 miles
  • 2025 – 140,175 miles
  • 2024 – 130,409 miles
  • 2022 – 129,733 miles
  • 2021 – 128,639 miles
  • 2020 – 126,520 miles
  • 2019 – 124,015 miles
  • 2018 – 121,888 miles
  • 2017 – 119,725 miles
  • 2016 – 117,919 miles
  • 2015 – 114,436 miles
  • 2014 – 110,166 miles
  • 2013 – 105,622 miles
  • 2012 – 97,708 miles
  • 2011 – 89,394 miles
  • 2010 – 81,602 miles
  • 2009 – 71,363 miles
  • 2008 – 61,228 miles
  • 2007 – 50,271 miles
  • 2006 – 38,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,039 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,039 miles
    Test number
    956184790669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,037 miles (+10,862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,037 miles
    Test number
    885719412278
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

  3. Pass140,175 miles (+9,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    721014733503
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,409 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,409 miles
    Test number
    304523119206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,381 miles (+648)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,381 miles
    Test number
    391676299785
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,733 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,733 miles
    Test number
    778699595861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,639 miles (+2,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,639 miles
    Test number
    188122680392
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust underneath.

  8. Pass126,520 miles (+2,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,520 miles
    Test number
    163399659542
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,015 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,015 miles
    Test number
    553239696376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,888 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    570269214646
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,725 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    772235244486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,919 miles (+3,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,919 miles
    Test number
    959092588418
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,436 miles (+4,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,436 miles
    Test number
    237380071807
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass110,166 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    265458704344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,145 miles (+4,523)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    875197004324
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass105,622 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,622 miles
    Test number
    759915493235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,708 miles (+8,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    978770802301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,394 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    468907481243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,602 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    652616280228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,363 miles (+10,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    760269479242
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,228 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    443310618495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Fail60,951 miles (+10,680)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    814523308336
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  23. Pass50,271 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    963913107324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    372054006313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VTX

Does LR53 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VTX is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VTX?
The MOT on LR53 VTX is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VTX done?
LR53 VTX was recorded at 151,039 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has LR53 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VTX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 VTX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VTX find?
LR53 VTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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