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GL53KWZ
2003 TOYOTA HILUX
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration GL53KWZ
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model HILUX
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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172 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 265,595 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake only just met 16%
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 265,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Middle of chassis where marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Middle chassis near torsion bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cill area one place (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cill area corroded in 4 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Binding on rotation
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 249,569 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 249,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Shows white light in Indicator area (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake drum back plate insecure Corroded (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper/Lower /Outer area/ Centre area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Body not fully secure Wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 236,813 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 236,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 227,912 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 227,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components tow bar mounting bar hole & excessive corrosion (6.1.6 (g) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 217,924 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- chassis heavily corroded
- various brake pipes corrosion
- various areas of corrosion
- towbar corroded towbar wiring damaged 7 pin type
- bumpers damaged and corroded front and rear
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 209,650 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- chassis corroded
- Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Body corroded
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 191,159 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play
- various areas of corroded
- towing electrics damaged
- rear bumper damaged and corroded
- rear body corroded
- nearisde rear lamp damaged
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 174,411 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside c/v boot deteriorated
- rear bumper damage
- rear body damage
- nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,539 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Rusty (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Bumper corroded
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Both Rear leaf springs rusty
- Rear Brake back plates slightly corroded
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Rusty (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake back plates slightly corroded
- Rear Both Rear leaf springs rusty
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Bumper corroded
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,186 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,687 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
29 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
29 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 26 Jun 202624 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,835 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 26 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,835 MI
26 Jun 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,212 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
27 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,901 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 26 Jun 202628 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
31 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 26 Jun 20263 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,921 MI
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GL53KWZ was registered on 2003-11-28
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