2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · SJ53 GFX
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 264,966 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ53 GFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 264,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SJ53 GFX Mileage History
- 04/04/2023261,518 mi
- 05/04/2023261,518 mi
- 10/04/2024264,496 mi+2,978 mi
- 15/04/2024264,500 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/2025264,966 mi+466 mi
Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 GFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (SJ53 GFX) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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