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R978 NPN

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

260,588 mi
Last recorded260,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 NPN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 260,588 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 260,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 252,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 241,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 233,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 227,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 219,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 210,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 199,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 190,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 180,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 170,029 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 170,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 160,020 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 159,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,022 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 147,022 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 31 Oct 2009 132,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 115,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 93,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 93,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R978 NPN is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R978 NPN, 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 R978 NPN registered?

R978 NPN is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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