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LW03 JLW

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,521 mi
Last recorded179,521 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JLW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 179,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 179,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 168,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 168,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 155,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 155,662 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 148,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

REAR BRAKES NOISY WHEN APPLIED

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from load valve to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear additional high level lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,398 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear slight damage lamp lens

Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear slight damage lamp lens

Pass 3 May 2019 103,662 miles

Central Under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2019 103,662 miles

Central Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 89,695 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,891 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,891 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 59,885 miles

undertrays,engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 41,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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LW03 JLW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW03 JLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW03 JLW registered?

LW03 JLW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LW03 JLW safe to buy?

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