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P236 DFR

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

193,957 mi
Last recorded193,957 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 193,957 miles

HEAVLY UNDER SEALED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 188,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 188,008 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 184,627 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 184,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 182,737 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 182,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 180,812 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 180,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 177,903 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 175,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 175,311 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 172,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 169,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 169,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 167,475 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 167,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 163,703 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 163,581 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 159,465 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 159,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 147,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,042 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 125,474 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play steering rack mount bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2009 115,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 114,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,678 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering rack rubber mounts slight play.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,117 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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P236 DFR is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P236 DFR, 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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What year was P236 DFR registered?

P236 DFR is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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