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VF03 YBJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 158,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,551 miles

Front Both sills have surface corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 27 Sep 2024 156,551 miles

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

Front Fuel tank insecure Strap damaged and corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Both sills have surface corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 153,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 150,831 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,884 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 147,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear most seat not fitted at time of test

surface corrosion to chassis and front cross member

Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear most seat not fitted at time of test

surface corrosion to chassis and front cross member

Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,018 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 134,455 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 134,455 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 129,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre valve split/cracked at base

Fail 26 Feb 2018 129,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre valve split/cracked at base

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,569 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,606 miles

offside sun visor insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside sun visor insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,906 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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VF03 YBJ 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 VF03 YBJ, 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 VF03 YBJ registered?

VF03 YBJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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