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R12 TUP

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,279 mi
Last recorded53,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TUP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,158 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 51,156 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 49,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 49,063 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,984 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,347 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 44,338 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,620 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,607 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,680 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,926 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,745 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R12 TUP is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R12 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 TUP registered?

R12 TUP is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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