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A4 YVB

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,729 mi
Last recorded167,729 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YVB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,729 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 167,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of axle mounting rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 159,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 151,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 125,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 122,426 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 122,426 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 118,376 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,768 miles

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,144 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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A4 YVB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue 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 A4 YVB, 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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A4 YVB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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