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RY52 TYH

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

160,905 mi
Last recorded160,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 TYH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 160,905 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear slight leak rear axle seal

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2026 160,905 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear slight leak rear axle seal

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,198 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

chassis rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2025 155,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting anti roll location (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (both) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2024 149,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 149,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 143,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 143,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 138,299 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine plus prop shaft front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 138,227 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front x member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear x member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 137,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,569 miles

centre rear seat belt webbing damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre rear seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,877 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,653 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 76,596 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,593 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,803 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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RY52 TYH is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RY52 TYH, 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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RY52 TYH is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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