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MJ53 AZA

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AZA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,630 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 134,630 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 131,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 125,833 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 125,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 120,717 miles

Both Side Step Mounting Area And Brackets Corroding

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 120,714 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both Side Step Mounting Area And Brackets Corroding

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,239 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,157 miles

Number plate bulb secure, but unit damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 87,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 28 May 2013 79,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,192 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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MJ53 AZA is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige 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 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 MJ53 AZA, 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 MJ53 AZA registered?

MJ53 AZA is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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