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S4 FWY

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,747 mi
Last recorded185,747 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 FWY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 185,747 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 184,769 miles

fuel tank straps corroded, tank fully secure as held in with a cradle

rear axle corroded

rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2024 182,602 miles

front radiator support bar badly corroded, non structural, ok at time of test

general underside corrosion

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

rear chassis and body mountings badly corroded but not in prescribed area and body still fully secure on the chassis with the other mounts

the tow bar has been removed by the owner which it had failed on

Fail 11 Jan 2024 182,600 miles

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

Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front radiator support bar badly corroded, non structural, ok at time of test

general underside corrosion

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

rear chassis and body mountings badly corroded but not in prescribed area and body still fully secure on the chassis with the other mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,733 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front engine under shield corroded

front inner wings corroded

front towing eye corroded but not related to steering, braking or suspension

general under side and chassis light corrosion

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

n/s rear body mounting badly corroded but body still securely mounted

slight bind on the o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Jan 2022 171,233 miles

Front Both brake backplates corroded

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear body mountings corroded but front six mountings are in good condition and overall body integrity secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Washer inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2022 171,233 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Stabilizer bar on rear axle snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both brake backplates corroded

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear body mountings corroded but front six mountings are in good condition and overall body integrity secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Washer inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,243 miles

headlamp lens covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 164,337 miles

both rear body mountings are slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disk is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 158,941 miles

n/s headlamp aim just in tollerances

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear body mountings corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 158,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repaired with sealant (6.1.2 (a))

n/s headlamp aim just in tollerances

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear body mountings corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 152,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 148,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 144,447 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 144,447 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 140,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,797 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 111,797 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 103,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

underbody rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,695 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,795 miles

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

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

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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S4 FWY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel 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 S4 FWY, 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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S4 FWY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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