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VA03 HYG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HYG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 159,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded and holed but not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2024 146,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,521 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 111,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 101,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 57,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 24,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,343 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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VA03 HYG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA03 HYG, 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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What year was VA03 HYG registered?

VA03 HYG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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