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M742 ELB

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 ELB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 147,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

poor pattern in both headlights

Fail 20 Jun 2013 147,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,940 miles

service due every 4500 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first)

timing belt due every 63000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 142,938 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

service due every 4500 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first)

timing belt due every 63000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 139,065 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/f tyre under inflated

oil leak n/s/f hub

oil leak o/s/f hub

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 139,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/f tyre under inflated

oil leak n/s/f hub

oil leak o/s/f hub

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 133,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 113,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 126,535 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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M742 ELB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M742 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M742 ELB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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