MOT Status
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146,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play
slight play in drop links
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Handbrake warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Handbrake warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Both front wipers deteriorating
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (lower ball joints) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Both front wipers deteriorating
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (lower ball joints) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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SJ53 GZW 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 74.1%.
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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?
SJ53 GZW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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