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LJ03 RXL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 RXL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,934 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 126,934 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PRS swap to spare (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 123,660 miles

At the time of test the offside rear seat has been removed.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 123,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,705 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2013 108,705 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

botrh front tyres perished on outter side walls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,120 miles

All road springts rusty

Body damage to front bumber and front wing trim panels

Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat not correctly secured to vehicle

Front and rear number plates degrading

High level stop lamp apears to be dim

Offside parking brake lever not fully returning to it's stop

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All road springts rusty

Body damage to front bumber and front wing trim panels

Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat not correctly secured to vehicle

Front and rear number plates degrading

High level stop lamp apears to be dim

Offside parking brake lever not fully returning to it's stop

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 73,476 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f indicator/side light lens broken

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,559 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,866 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front + rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,866 miles

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

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

front + rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,463 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

windscreen stonechipped but within limits

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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LJ03 RXL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LJ03 RXL, 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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LJ03 RXL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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