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FC03 UBL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,460 mi
Last recorded194,460 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UBL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 194,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 194,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 192,715 miles

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

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

parts of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 23 Feb 2021 188,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 188,814 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 176,379 miles

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

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

vehicle has surface corrosion to chassis (rear)

vehicle has surface corrosion to under-body

Fail 8 Mar 2019 176,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 164,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all four links worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,410 miles

rear pads worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

tyre edges bold-front and rear brakes juddering-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 upper ball joints slight lift-rear brake pads worn low-rear brakes binding-rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

suspect noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2014 131,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

suspect noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,473 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 118,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small stone chip in Zone A on the windscreen can be contained within 10mm so advice only.

The near side rear tyre is showing some signs of wear.

The off side and near side front caliper brake pipes are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,490 miles

Small stone chip in Zone A on the windscreen can be contained within 10mm so advice only.

The near side rear tyre is showing some signs of wear.

The off side and near side front caliper brake pipes are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,991 miles

Some damage to front screen.

The nearside front and offside front caliper brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear axle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 110,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some damage to front screen.

The nearside front and offside front caliper brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear axle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,944 miles

The upper and lower hinges on the tailgate are worn.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,944 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The upper and lower hinges on the tailgate are worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,267 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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FC03 UBL 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 68%.

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 FC03 UBL, 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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FC03 UBL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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