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P462 LMO

2003 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prado140,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 LMO
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 173,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 168,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2024 160,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2024 160,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2023 153,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 147,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,194 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 137,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body generally corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2019 137,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body generally corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2012 137,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 123,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 107,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,021 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering mounting bush slight wear

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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P462 LMO is a 2003 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 140,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P462 LMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P462 LMO is a 2003 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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