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A12 SBE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,265 mi
Last recorded60,265 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SBE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,265 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 60,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2025 49,827 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded lens (Both sides) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2024 39,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 39,609 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 37,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,120 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2018 36,015 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 May 2017 35,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,899 miles

near side rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 14 May 2015 33,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,170 miles

near side rear tyre as splits on side wall

Pass 10 May 2013 29,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,805 miles

both rear tyres perished

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyres low on edges/ perished

Pass 10 May 2010 21,436 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 20,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,412 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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A12 SBE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 SBE, 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 A12 SBE registered?

A12 SBE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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