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38 TL

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

295,749 mi
Last recorded295,749 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 TL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 295,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 295,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 283,152 miles

Front Lower front metal bash guard corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight leak on union to metal brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 283,152 miles

Front Lower front metal bash guard corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight leak on union to metal brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 274,004 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 274,000 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 264,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 264,277 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 253,308 miles

under side covered in under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front wiper smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 239,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not affecting structure

all underneath corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 239,535 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not affecting structure

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

all underneath corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 229,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack bush worn

Offside Steering rack bush worn

Fail 5 Oct 2020 229,005 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack bush worn

Offside Steering rack bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2019 215,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 215,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 204,685 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in rack arm

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive At back of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check the boot seat belts as seats have been removed

Fail 5 Sep 2018 204,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing and the stud is broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in rack arm

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive At back of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check the boot seat belts as seats have been removed

Pass 20 Sep 2017 197,322 miles

both rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 189,471 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2016 189,471 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear springs corroded

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2015 175,903 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 162,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OS Rack end ball joint worn and has slight play.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 147,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 134,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front bottom ball joint leaking grease slightly

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front antiroll bar link boots split

nearside rear antiroll bar link boots split

no rear seats fitted not allowing full inspection of very rear seat belts

offside front antiroll bar link boots split

offside rear antiroll bar link boots split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,632 miles

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint leaking grease slightly

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar link boots split

nearside rear antiroll bar link boots split

no rear seats fitted not allowing full inspection of very rear seat belts

offside front antiroll bar link boots split

offside rear antiroll bar link boots split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 160,288 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts are slightly slow to retract

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

Very rear seats have been removed not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,973 miles

Rearmost seats not fitted at the time of test.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,551 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,744 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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38 TL is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 TL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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38 TL is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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