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Toyota Land Cruiser

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,982 cc

LX53 UPDMOT history

LX53 UPD is a black diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
147,472 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 UPD
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 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 UPD was last recorded at 147,472 miles on 27 May 2026, 20,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,977 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20,495 miles
Average per year
5,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,472 miles
  • 2024 – 126,977 miles
  • 2023 – 117,995 miles
  • 2022 – 108,592 miles
  • 2021 – 107,872 miles
  • 2020 – 103,661 miles
  • 2019 – 100,581 miles
  • 2018 – 96,618 miles
  • 2017 – 91,644 miles
  • 2016 – 85,901 miles
  • 2015 – 83,202 miles
  • 2014 – 80,139 miles
  • 2013 – 74,314 miles
  • 2012 – 70,009 miles
  • 2011 – 63,526 miles
  • 2010 – 58,002 miles
  • 2009 – 51,191 miles
  • 2008 – 45,953 miles
  • 2007 – 37,620 miles
  • 2006 – 32,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,472 miles (+20,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,472 miles
    Test number
    745907173988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,977 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,977 miles
    Test number
    366173156189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,995 miles (+9,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    707188465068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,592 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,592 miles
    Test number
    566114618479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,872 miles (+4,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    395933954541
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around body mounts.
  6. Pass103,661 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    459085979613
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around body mounts
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met
  7. Fail103,656 miles (+3,075)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    405435281503
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass100,581 miles (+50)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    705210298321
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail100,531 miles (+3,913)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,531 miles
    Test number
    164781555675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords cut 265/65/ 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass96,618 miles (+4,974)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    627405881508
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass91,644 miles (+5,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    184651930326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted
  12. Pass85,901 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,901 miles
    Test number
    382889327237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and tyre also aged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass83,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    272955260488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail83,202 miles (+3,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    115189255113
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass80,139 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    237004514378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,314 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    828762223345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    447829812465
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass70,009 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    929499712323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,526 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    956534111346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,002 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    801502720339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,191 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    572697629302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,953 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    444777718328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,620 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    200637627366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    600129526331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 UPD

Does LX53 UPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 UPD is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 UPD?
The MOT on LX53 UPD is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 UPD done?
LX53 UPD was recorded at 147,472 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,914 miles a year.
Has LX53 UPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 UPD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 UPD 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 LX53 UPD find?
LX53 UPD passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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