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GK53 JWG

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JWG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear floor corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 121,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,656 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,593 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner treads

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,616 miles

Offside Rear fog light damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,632 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,632 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,164 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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GK53 JWG is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 JWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK53 JWG registered?

GK53 JWG is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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