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M555 FEN

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 FEN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,524 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 160,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 158,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 156,484 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,729 miles

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,710 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside & sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seatbelts not inspected (seats folded down and dog cake fitted)

Pass 30 Oct 2021 152,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,906 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler hose/pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 149,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank supporting strap corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler hose/pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,772 miles

Centre and rear seat removed at time of test. Seat belts not tested

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 144,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,435 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 120,435 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,308 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,731 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,731 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check rear seat belts side facing seats missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,393 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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M555 FEN is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M555 FEN, 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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M555 FEN is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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