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DSV 196

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 196
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,419 miles

Nearside Front innerwing

underside corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 132,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner wing around battery mounting corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS mounting inner wing corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear most body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 120,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear most body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 113,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 80,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,771 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 447,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,046 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,046 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,486 miles

o/s/front tyre has nail in tread

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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DSV 196 is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DSV 196, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSV 196 registered?

DSV 196 is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is DSV 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 196 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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