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HJ03 MLE

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MLE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 125,392 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 118,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,398 miles

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

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

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

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

under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,908 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front suspension pipe/hoses corroded

chassis and body corroding

near side rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

off side front seat belt slow to recoil

thorn in the near side rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front suspension pipe/hoses corroded

chassis and body corroding

near side rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

off side front seat belt slow to recoil

thorn in the near side rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,499 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front inner driveshaft boots slightly leaking grease

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

underside of body corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,877 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,388 miles

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

corrosion around rear suspension tie bar areas

front and rear suspension pipes corroded and hose ferrules corroded

off side front brake disc corroded

park brake close to end of travel

Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,388 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around rear suspension tie bar areas

front and rear suspension pipes corroded and hose ferrules corroded

off side front brake disc corroded

park brake close to end of travel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,375 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,013 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,755 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,434 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,844 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,471 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 17,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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HJ03 MLE is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ03 MLE is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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