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VO03 PVE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

248,728 mi
Last recorded248,728 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PVE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 248,728 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 245,950 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 233,541 miles

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2022 233,541 miles

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2021 226,514 miles

n/s side step partially insecure

o/s front inner c v gaitor deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt

rear body corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 27 Oct 2021 226,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1of 2 number plate lights inop rear

front brake disc ovality

n/s side step partially insecure

o/s front inner c v gaitor deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt

rear body corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Oct 2020 197,709 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CORROSION TO N/S/R OUT RIGGER

Offside Rear SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/R SILL

Pass 17 Apr 2019 196,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 196,695 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 177,441 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 177,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 74,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,879 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,205 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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VO03 PVE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VO03 PVE, 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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VO03 PVE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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