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J179 EWT

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

237,349 mi
Last recorded237,349 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 237,349 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Dec 2025 237,349 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2024 234,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 230,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 225,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 220,603 miles

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

offside front wheel arc slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 215,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 212,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished/Split (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud Corroded Through (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 212,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished/Split (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud Corroded Through (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 211,324 miles

Chips in front windscreen

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 211,324 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Chips in front windscreen

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 208,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 205,772 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside front shock absorber bushes perished

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 186,354 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate damaged

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 186,354 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate damaged

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front differential leaking on offside

front shock absorbers lower bushes perished/split

rear brake pads 70% worn

transfer box oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,171 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front differential leaking on offside

front shock absorbers lower bushes perished/split

rear brake pads 70% worn

transfer box oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 137,941 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 123,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 123,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 110,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front hub steering spheres weeping grease

slight oil leak around injector area

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Mar 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front hub steering spheres weeping grease

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J179 EWT is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J179 EWT, 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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J179 EWT is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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