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W3 SWC

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

166,277 mi
Last recorded166,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 166,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 159,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 151,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,369 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak / weeping from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to the rear of engine suspected rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 144,367 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp beam pattern incorrect due to condition of headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak / weeping from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to the rear of engine suspected rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 123,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape.

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 123,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape.

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,242 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,510 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front inner drive shaft gaitors slightly leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,510 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front inner drive shaft gaitors slightly leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,708 miles

Rear tyres are cracking within the tread

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,678 miles

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

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

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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W3 SWC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W3 SWC, 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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What year was W3 SWC registered?

W3 SWC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for W3 SWC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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