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GK53 VAM

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,202 mi
Last recorded168,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VAM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 168,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 160,664 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,186 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,995 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 106,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,855 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,692 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,669 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 85,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,902 miles

both front tyres worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

brake fluid level getting low

far rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,891 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 VAM is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

GK53 VAM is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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