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SM53 ZSJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,822 mi
Last recorded169,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ZSJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 169,822 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2024 162,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 162,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 162,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around lower shockabsorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting/ fractured/suspension arm (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily corroded/covered in underseal on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear chassis leg heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear chassis leg/heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 153,458 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily welded / heavily covered in underseal in and out of perscribe area/s on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 153,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily welded / heavily covered in underseal in and out of perscribe area/s on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 142,922 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front/rear chassis leg/s heavily welded on underside of vehicle/heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 142,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stabilizer axle arm broken away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front/rear chassis leg/s heavily welded on underside of vehicle/heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,978 miles

corrosion all over vehicle but not excessive

Fail 28 Aug 2018 126,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion all over vehicle but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,358 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,176 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,826 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,779 miles

Advise customer that underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal so unable to see condition of chassis or brake pipes.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,385 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes and fuel pipes have been painted

Fail 5 Oct 2012 78,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes and fuel pipes have been painted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,783 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers streaking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,065 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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SM53 ZSJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SM53 ZSJ, 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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SM53 ZSJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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