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RD03 ZSJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,800 mi
Last recorded217,800 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZSJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 217,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount corroded on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis hold in front of back wheel n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 211,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 200,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 183,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 183,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 175,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 171,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 164,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 164,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 153,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT LOOSE ONTO JOINT (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 153,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT LOOSE ONTO JOINT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 144,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,427 miles

Slight grease seepage from nearside & offside front inner C.V. boots

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,454 miles

3rd ROW SEATS NOT FITTED WHEN PRESENTED FOR MOT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 108,361 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

3rd ROW SEATS NOT FITTED WHEN PRESENTED FOR MOT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,803 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 69,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,817 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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RD03 ZSJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RD03 ZSJ, 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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RD03 ZSJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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