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AV03 ETE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ETE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,377 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 144,345 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 142,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 May 2024 141,943 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring saddle on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount ,front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring saddle on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap excessively corroded but not likely to become detached. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 12 May 2023 135,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear o/s lower spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 11 May 2023 135,646 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users central fuel leak or oil leak [ possible transfer box] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear n/s anti roll link bracket mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front n/s upper and lower locking nuts [split pins missing ] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear o/s lower spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 26 May 2022 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear suspension cups show wear

Offside Rear suspension cups show wear

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Fail 26 May 2022 127,055 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension cups show wear

Offside Rear suspension cups show wear

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 27 May 2021 118,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear both n/s o/s anti-roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn [showing signs of heat cracks] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body and suspension components

Pass 30 May 2020 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle suspension components showing signs of corrosion on vehicle body

Pass 16 May 2019 101,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe from brake hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight under body surface rust

Pass 18 May 2018 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 95,655 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 95,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,250 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,421 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 26 Feb 2011 57,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 52,931 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,416 miles

N/S/R seat missing. N/S/R and rear centre seat belts not checked,because seat missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,080 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle pulls slightly to left.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,984 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AV03 ETE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 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 AV03 ETE, 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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AV03 ETE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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