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J589 CPU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,113 mi
Last recorded181,113 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 181,113 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion inner arch near battery area

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

Rear unable to fully inspect rear pads

Fail 10 Feb 2026 181,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion inner arch near battery area

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

Rear unable to fully inspect rear pads

Pass 14 Feb 2025 174,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft to rear differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres all tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak from engine

front brake pads worn uneven

Fail 13 Feb 2025 174,720 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively drive shaft to rear differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres all tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak from engine

front brake pads worn uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2024 168,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,083 miles

All tyres slightly cracked, no ply or cords visible.

Metal brake pipes coated in corrosion inhibitor.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,899 miles

All brake pipes coated in anti corrosion wax/grease.

All tyres slightly cracked between tread blocks.

Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,138 miles

Engine has minor oil leak.

Metal brake pipes have been coated with corrosion inhibitor.

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in between tread blocks, no ply or cords visible.

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

Some corrosion close to front body mounts, not excessive.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,389 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 149,389 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 141,914 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 135,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,541 miles

All Brake Flexible Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded

All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Both Outer Swivel Housings Corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 134,541 miles

All Brake Flexible Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded

All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Both Outer Swivel Housings Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 134,327 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 134,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 131,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 124,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 124,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,762 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Sep 2008 119,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2007 115,434 miles

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

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

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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J589 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J589 CPU, 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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J589 CPU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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