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RV03 TZF

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 TZF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,204 miles

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

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

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

all suspension/brake components corroded but not affecting operation

Fail 25 Oct 2022 141,979 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure warning light stays on after the engine has been started (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Smaller clip has failed and is no longer securing the boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,299 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,546 miles

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

age relate corrosion to under body chassis and suspension components

vehicle under body and chassis coated in under seal

Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,495 miles

Main chassis corroded everywhere

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Main chassis corroded everywhere

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,084 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 130,903 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,445 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,554 miles

child seat fitted

inner sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,480 miles

all exposed brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,080 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/rear seat, seat belt not checked

engine oil between min and max

excessive cargo in rear load area , testable items cannot be checked

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,080 miles

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

child seat fitted in n/s/rear seat, seat belt not checked

engine oil between min and max

excessive cargo in rear load area , testable items cannot be checked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,713 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,206 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,910 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,992 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on both inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,050 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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RV03 TZF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RV03 TZF, 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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RV03 TZF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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