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GY53 NXZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,359 mi
Last recorded155,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NXZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 155,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 155,245 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear strap corroded broken off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

headlamps hazy

Pass 13 Feb 2025 151,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around small mounting clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corrosion by mounting (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tow bar and electrical socket unfit for use

Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

corrosion on tow bar

tow bar socket made deliberately unfit for use

Pass 8 Feb 2023 139,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 139,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,224 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Including bumpstop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2020 129,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wiper rubber split on ends

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 111,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,151 miles

nearside front wiper split

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to rear seats stowed away

Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper split

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to rear seats stowed away

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,395 miles

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 79,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,023 miles

Oil leak

Wear on edges of both front Tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 67,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,717 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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GY53 NXZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY53 NXZ, 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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GY53 NXZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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