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ML03 EFY

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EFY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,788 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,825 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 142,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer collapsed. (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure suspension collapsed. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine light on.

Front D-bushes worn.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Inner CV boot broken

Nearside Front Inner Arm boot leaking.

Offside Front Arm link boot leaking.

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

VSC light on.

underneath rusty.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,606 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 118,513 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 118,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,109 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,321 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 87,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,736 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,353 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,937 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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ML03 EFY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML03 EFY, 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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ML03 EFY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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