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AV03 ETK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ETK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2026 114,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

. - Fuel tank strap corroded - .

. - Underside of car corroded - .

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,026 miles

Nearside Front side bumper slight damaged

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

Rear seats were folded down

Various underside corrosion/ various underside covered in mud

Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front side bumper slight damaged

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

Rear seats were folded down

Various underside corrosion/ various underside covered in mud

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,723 miles

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

Nearside Front corner bumper slight damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,753 miles

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various places are corroded underneath

offside front upper control arm corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,213 miles

o/s/f upper wishbone corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,144 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,758 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Stop Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,758 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Stop Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,505 miles

Excessive Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Lamp Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal Fades Away When Held Under Pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Excessive Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Lamp Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,478 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion o/s/f seat belt recoil poor

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion o/s/f seat belt recoil poor

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,988 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,204 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,408 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,015 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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AV03 ETK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETK, 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 AV03 ETK registered?

AV03 ETK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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