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GK53 LGW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,225 mi
Last recorded164,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LGW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 164,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 160,839 miles

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

Some corrosion to the underside.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 148,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts inner C.V. boots leaking grease

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view attention required asap (3.2 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,736 miles

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,947 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,503 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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GK53 LGW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK53 LGW, 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 GK53 LGW registered?

GK53 LGW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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