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VK03 UYY

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UYY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 166,069 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 155,002 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,209 miles

Both front antiroll bar locking device ineffective

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Offside rear bump stop loose

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 146,209 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Both front antiroll bar locking device ineffective

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

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

Offside rear bump stop loose

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension area slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 136,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension area slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 127,018 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt possible leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlight lens poor

Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,417 miles

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

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

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 12 Dec 2016 119,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,473 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 96,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,075 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge very close to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2010 70,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,513 miles

both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,379 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,537 miles

corrosion to inner face of front discs

front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,453 miles

deaccelerometer tested brake test

rear tyres some uneven low wear inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,933 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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VK03 UYY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red 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 VK03 UYY, 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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VK03 UYY is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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