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LJ53 NXX

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,823 mi
Last recorded181,823 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 NXX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 181,823 miles

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Rear fuel tank securing strap broken but no obvious sign of significant movement with fuel tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body and various front and rear suspension componants undersealed makeing full assesment difficult

Fail 7 Sep 2026 181,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Niether lamp working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Rear fuel tank securing strap broken but no obvious sign of significant movement with fuel tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body and various front and rear suspension componants undersealed makeing full assesment difficult

Pass 15 Jul 2025 178,141 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath making some assessment difficult.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 170,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2023 170,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 164,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,388 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,621 miles

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 116,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,130 miles

All Tyres Worn On Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,751 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,250 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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LJ53 NXX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ53 NXX, 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 LJ53 NXX registered?

LJ53 NXX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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