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RA03 LGG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,207 mi
Last recorded182,207 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LGG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 182,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 180,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 179,365 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 178,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2022 178,002 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 174,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 174,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 171,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 166,247 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 166,230 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 158,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 148,638 miles

Both head lights lamp has mist.

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,552 miles

both front tyres outside wear

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,759 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,443 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,867 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,264 miles

Both the third row seats & seat belts were not tested as the third row seats had been removed from the vehicle.

Front number plate damaged but is still clearly readable & secure. Recommend replacement

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,264 miles

Both the third row seats & seat belts were not tested as the third row seats had been removed from the vehicle.

Front number plate damaged but is still clearly readable & secure. Recommend replacement

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,900 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,862 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,319 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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RA03 LGG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA03 LGG, 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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RA03 LGG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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