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L771 XLP

2003 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,759 mi
Last recorded145,759 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hi Lux132,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 XLP
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 145,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight rust under car

Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,032 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,991 miles

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

both side step support brackets corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,991 miles

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

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

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

both side step support brackets corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,985 miles

Nearside side step support corroded

Offside side step support corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 129,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside side step support corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside side step support corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,030 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 123,030 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,078 miles

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

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

exhault rusty

slight rust to body parts

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,772 miles

slight rust to outer body parts

Fail 28 Oct 2017 115,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake valve locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

slight rust to outer body parts

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,014 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,014 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,546 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet,brake test conducted in wet conditions

Fail 8 Oct 2012 97,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet,brake test conducted in wet conditions

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,670 miles

some corrosion forming underside

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,230 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L771 XLP is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,936 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L771 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L771 XLP is a 2003 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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