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GL03 YWC

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,170 miles

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

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

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

Vechile underneath covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 118,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SIGNIFICANT GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL UNDERSIDE

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing holed

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,385 miles

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 89,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2015 83,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet edge by grill rusty

bottom mounting for rear bumper rusted through

excesive corrosion on floor pan within 30 cm of row 3 seats mountings. seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet edge by grill rusty

bottom mounting for rear bumper rusted through

excesive corrosion on floor pan within 30 cm of row 3 seats mountings. seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,128 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,128 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/r brake binding

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,064 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

rear seats not fitted, 3rd row

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,690 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

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

row 3 seats not fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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

row 3 seats not fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 46,117 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,501 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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GL03 YWC 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 72%.

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 GL03 YWC, 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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GL03 YWC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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