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LS53 PZJ

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,744 mi
Last recorded136,744 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PZJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 136,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,398 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,680 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 121,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 104,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,550 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,430 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,728 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,858 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,828 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,440 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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LS53 PZJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS53 PZJ, 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 LS53 PZJ registered?

LS53 PZJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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