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KS03 HHG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

226,401 mi
Last recorded226,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 HHG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 226,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rusty underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2026 226,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rusty underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2025 218,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 210,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 201,582 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 201,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 194,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 194,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 187,491 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 187,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 185,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 185,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front pads look low

Rear pads look low

Pass 20 Jun 2019 179,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 169,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 161,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2017 161,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 158,232 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 145,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 138,355 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense requires further securing soon

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,237 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 131,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,044 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,714 miles

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,146 miles

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

spare tyre below limits (swapped with offside front)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 62,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 39,307 miles

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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KS03 HHG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 KS03 HHG, 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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What year was KS03 HHG registered?

KS03 HHG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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