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LM03 OTJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OTJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 111,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,300 miles

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,724 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,318 miles

All 4x tyres cracking/perishing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,840 miles

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both clips (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear fog lamp broken

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,886 miles

***** STRONG ADVISE ***** nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,868 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement sticker on registration plate (6.3.4g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake performance test not carried out due to nearside front brake

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,235 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,994 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,817 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,198 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,903 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,925 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,091 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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LM03 OTJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM03 OTJ, 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 LM03 OTJ registered?

LM03 OTJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LM03 OTJ safe to buy?

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