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SM03 WHC

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,176 mi
Last recorded176,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 WHC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 176,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension mcomponents

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips < 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 176,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension mcomponents

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips < 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 164,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat & shock absorber mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat & shock absorber mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and various suspension components

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 164,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pressure pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,467 miles

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2021 154,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all suspension components and rigid brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside heavily waxoiled

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,507 miles

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

Underside heavily waxoiled

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

Wiper spindles worn

Fail 21 Sep 2019 135,438 miles

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

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

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

Underside heavily waxoiled

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

Wiper spindles worn

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,834 miles

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

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

Underside heavily waxoiled

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,286 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,442 miles

N/S/F brake has slight bind

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,765 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 90,728 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 84,626 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 84,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,886 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 76,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 66,799 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 55,224 miles

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

gas bonnet struts weak

Pass 20 May 2008 45,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,230 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,794 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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SM03 WHC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM03 WHC, 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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SM03 WHC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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