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RF03 ZYW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 3955cc

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Valid

Expires19 Jun 2027

Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)

Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,414 mi

Last recorded239,414 miles

Recorded on17 Jun 2026

Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZYW

MakeToyota

ModelLand Cruiser

Year2003

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail

Pass 17 Jun 2026 239,414 miles

Offside Front backplate poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded rear both

underside surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2026 239,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front backplate corroded

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 233,258 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Welding repairs to both front inner wings

Pass 23 May 2024 228,407 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

front inner wings holed and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 228,407 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine light stays on

exhaust corroded

front inner wings holed and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 222,241 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 222,241 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 216,079 miles

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

Front Inner wings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all corroded badly and very weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear seat belts very slow to recoil

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes to tank corroded

underside corroded badly

Pass 16 Jun 2021 208,752 miles

Both 3rd row seatbelts slow to retract

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system very rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and components getting very rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 204,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust joints rusty and weak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underbody very rusty in places

Pass 26 Jun 2019 198,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 198,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 188,614 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Exhaust system very rusty and weak in places

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tow bar electrics insecure

Underbody getting very rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 188,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Exhaust system very rusty and weak in places

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tow bar electrics insecure

Underbody getting very rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 179,259 miles

All rear suspension components rusty and bushes perished

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight dampness on PAS rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 170,183 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system rusty

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Oil leaks

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Underbody rusty in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 159,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 159,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 147,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion in n/s/f chassis

Fail 11 Jun 2014 147,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion in n/s/f chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2013 137,662 miles

A/C condensor slightly damaged

All 3rd row seats have been removed

Coolant leak

Exhaust system very rusty in places

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 137,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

A/C condensor slightly damaged

All 3rd row seats have been removed

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Exhaust system very rusty in places

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

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 125,744 miles

A/C condensor slightly damaged

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight drag nearside rear brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,066 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 73538

Both front tyres getting down and wearing on both outer edges

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

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecurly mounted

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,066 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 73538

Both front tyres getting down and wearing on both outer edges

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

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter insecurly mounted

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,071 miles

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,800 miles

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,088 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

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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RF03 ZYW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF03 ZYW, 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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RF03 ZYW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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