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GJ03 TDV

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TDV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 141,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,865 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis flackey

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis flackey

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,030 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

chassis flackey

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,534 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 112,590 miles

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges.,both sides.

rear shock absorber casings badly corroded,

wear in front suspension bushes ,ball joints gaiters, link drop arms , and hubs.

wear in front top and bottom wish bones,both sides.

wera in steering joints and ball joints.

Fail 30 May 2013 112,590 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges.,both sides.

rear shock absorber casings badly corroded,

wear in front suspension bushes ,ball joints gaiters, link drop arms , and hubs.

wear in front top and bottom wish bones,both sides.

wera in steering joints and ball joints.

Pass 28 May 2012 104,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,307 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 May 2010 79,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 May 2009 70,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 62,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 37,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 37,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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GJ03 TDV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ03 TDV, 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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GJ03 TDV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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