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EX53 OJJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,873 mi
Last recorded162,873 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OJJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 162,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2025 162,858 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases plus middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 160,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2023 157,432 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 155,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,607 miles

Front anti-roll bar link ball joint boots perished . May require replacement next service

Rear anti-roll bar link ball joint boots perished . May require replacement next service

Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,129 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 145,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 121,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 127,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 127,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 127,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 120,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,663 miles

offside rear no plate lamp damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,511 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,116 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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EX53 OJJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX53 OJJ, 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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EX53 OJJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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