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AJ53 CKU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,390 mi
Last recorded206,390 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 206,390 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

General underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 206,390 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

General underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 204,159 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion under vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 203,011 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 201,089 miles

Middle exhaust join slightly blowing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 200,092 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Patches of corrosion to under body

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 198,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 189,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 179,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 168,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 148,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 148,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,301 miles

Partial check of rear seat belts due to boot full

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 125,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 112,027 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,282 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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AJ53 CKU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 101,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 CKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 CKU registered?

AJ53 CKU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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