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GJ53 FZF

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,485 mi
Last recorded126,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FZF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 126,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,068 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,064 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,225 miles

Transfer box leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,219 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Transfer box leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 87,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,321 miles

slight binding near/side front brake

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,021 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,021 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,585 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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GJ53 FZF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ53 FZF, 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 GJ53 FZF registered?

GJ53 FZF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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