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VE03 HFM

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,977 mi
Last recorded150,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 HFM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,977 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 150,977 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,503 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 148,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Intermittently locks in. (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Engine shield corroded.

N/S Side step mountings corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Bonnet stay struts weak. Wil not maintain bonnet in a fixed upright position.

O/S Front and rear side step mountings corroded, insecure/broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,038 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Bonnet struts weak. Not maintaining the bonnet in an upright position.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 141,452 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Advise headlamp polish.

Bonnet struts weak. Not maintaining the bonnet in an upright position.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 133,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,908 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 123,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Advise headlamp polish.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,207 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some noise at o/s f hub

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,764 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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VE03 HFM is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE03 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE03 HFM is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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