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GV53 KGJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

273,527 mi
Last recorded273,527 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 273,527 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 253,065 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 242,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 237,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 237,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 228,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 228,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 224,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 218,397 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 218,397 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 193,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 193,505 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 160,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,686 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,642 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 75,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,785 miles

both front tyres worn on edges; both rear tyres perished and low on edges;

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,611 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,139 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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GV53 KGJ 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 79.2%.

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 GV53 KGJ, 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 GV53 KGJ registered?

GV53 KGJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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