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J373 WKG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,459 mi
Last recorded149,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 WKG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 149,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 146,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. Bushes repaired with tape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot floor and rear valance corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed front to rear

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged Breather pipe corroded and broken. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure The rear seat in the boot of the vehicle does not secure to the floor. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. Bushes repaired with tape. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70 R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot floor and rear valance corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed front to rear

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,977 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

both front wheel bearings slight play

slight play n/s/r anti link

slight play top bearing steering column

Fail 7 Oct 2020 143,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,622 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,200 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise aim n/s/f

both front wipers worn

emission smokey

fl;akey corrosion on underside aand chassies

flakey corrosion on sill area o/s/r

plastic covering archs side steps covering sill areas

rear brake pads look low

slight uneven rear foot brake application

Fail 14 Sep 2012 125,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise aim n/s/f

both front wipers worn

emission smokey

fl;akey corrosion on underside aand chassies

flakey corrosion on sill area o/s/r

plastic covering archs side steps covering sill areas

rear brake pads look low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 120,739 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot floor area covered with lining

damage to wing n/s/f not jagged edge

flakey corrosion on inner sill areas and floor and chassies

flakey corrosion on sill area n/s/r

old wiper marks on scrren

slight wateer damage to rear no plate

Fail 15 Sep 2011 120,717 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot floor area covered with lining

damage to wing n/s/f not jagged edge

flakey corrosion on inner sill areas and floor and chassies

flakey corrosion on sill area n/s/r

old wiper marks on scrren

slight wateer damage to rear no plate

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 WKG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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