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WJ03 DLF

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DLF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 160,649 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

under vehicle body and chassis rusty in places

Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,289 miles

Rear chassis rusty

brake backing plates rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2023 147,522 miles

Front brake back plates rusty

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

Rear chassis and under sills surface rust

Pass 30 Jun 2022 140,951 miles

Nearside Rear under sill rusty

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 133,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 133,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,752 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 125,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower suspension arms rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 116,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring / panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 109,400 miles

Corrosion underside/suspension components

Pass 22 May 2017 101,046 miles

rear shock absorber shields corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 96,133 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2015 90,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 84,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 71,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,539 miles

front wipers spilt on ends

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,538 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front wipers spilt on ends

o/s/f door trim loose

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,590 miles

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

both screen wipers split

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,055 miles

rear most row of seats is missing centre seat belt (removable type)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long brake

os wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long brake

os wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,116 miles

o/s wiper blade split

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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WJ03 DLF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WJ03 DLF, 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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WJ03 DLF is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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