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SJ53 GFX

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

264,966 mi
Last recorded264,966 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GFX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 264,966 miles

minor oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear subframe/ suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2024 264,500 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2024 264,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2023 261,518 miles

both front brake pipe near caliper corroded

n/s headlight lenses on limit

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2023 261,518 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front brake pipe near caliper corroded

n/s headlight lenses on limit

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2022 257,202 miles

All brake pipes pitted/corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorating but beam image still visible

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

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 257,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All brake pipes pitted/corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorating but beam image still visible

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

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 248,688 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2021 248,688 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 245,150 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2020 245,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 232,181 miles

brake hoses cracking

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 220,750 miles

brake hose poor

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

sill rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 212,215 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2016 203,425 miles

rear pads look low

Fail 26 Feb 2016 203,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads look low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 193,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 193,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 184,658 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

Pass 11 Feb 2013 169,963 miles

rear brake pads appear to be on limit

small stone chip in zone A less than 10mm

small stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Pass 3 Feb 2012 151,162 miles

rear pads wearing thin,

Pass 3 Feb 2011 126,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 100,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,622 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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SJ53 GFX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SJ53 GFX, 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 SJ53 GFX registered?

SJ53 GFX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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