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SJ53 GZW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,430 mi
Last recorded146,430 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 146,430 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

slight play in drop links

Pass 26 Apr 2025 146,381 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 146,359 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,375 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,729 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,623 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,924 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,563 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 114,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,995 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,995 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,749 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,741 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,325 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 63,195 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 446,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,723 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 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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