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GK53 SDY

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SDY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,320 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 86,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 85,659 miles

Fuel tank insecure Rear tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,225 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,215 miles

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,777 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on edges

o/s/rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,278 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 16,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,797 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 SDY 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 GK53 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

GK53 SDY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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