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J373 GAL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,570 mi
Last recorded150,570 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 150,570 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH TRUNNIONS AS SLIGHT PLAY GREASE COMING OUT BOTH (2.2.B.1g)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES + HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL TOP UP AFTER WELING

Fail 16 Sep 2016 150,570 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH BULK HEADS N/S/F AND O/S/F AS HOLES MARKED CRAYON (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TO FRONT VALANCE MARKED WITH CRAYON INTO ARTCH AS HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH TRUNNIONS AS SLIGHT PLAY GREASE COMING OUT BOTH (2.2.B.1g)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES + HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL TOP UP AFTER WELING

Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 145,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,470 miles

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

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 16 Sep 2013 139,120 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES AS SURFACE RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING AND GREASE ALL HOSES LIMMIT VALVE ADVISE ONLY WAX OIL

Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 135,551 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front prop shaft coupling leaking grease

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

Nearside front anti roll bar bush slightly split+ upper mounting bush perrished

Nearside rear brake disc damaged but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear seatbelt socket slightly worn

Offside front tyre heavily perrished on sidewall

Possible electrical fault on dashboard/ignition

Rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2011 135,469 miles

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

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

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

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Drivers seat mountings worn

Front prop shaft coupling leaking grease

Nearside front anti roll bar bush slightly split+ upper mounting bush perrished

Nearside rear brake disc damaged but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear seatbelt socket slightly worn

Offside front tyre heavily perrished on sidewall

Possible electrical fault on dashboard/ignition

Rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,163 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 127,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 118,602 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 109,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 109,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 89,476 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,342 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J373 GAL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J373 GAL, 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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J373 GAL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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