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WL03 XCJ

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 XCJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 134,029 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside front body inner sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end of chassis rail/rear chassis crossmember corroded by towing eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 133,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower front section of inner arch/end of sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edges of shock absorber upper mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edge of chassis rail (by bump stop excessively corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edge of chassis rail excessively corroded (by side of fuel tank) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (to rear of wheel arch) excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower front section of inner arch/end of sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edges of shock absorber upper mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring upper mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower edge of chassis rail excessively corroded (below tailpipe) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edge of chassis rail (by bump stop excessively corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis frame very corroded with evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,695 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,926 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Minor play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have Minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,926 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Minor play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have Minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,283 miles

Corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,515 miles

Corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 118,515 miles

Corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,685 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,427 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corrosion on suspension and chassis (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,270 miles

slight corrosion on suspension and chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,921 miles

corrosion on both bottom suspension arms

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,688 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,044 miles

nearside front outer brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 99,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front outer brake pad worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,664 miles

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

both front lower arm inner bushes bonding slightly deteriated

child seat fitted

headlights adjusted in car

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,139 miles

all front lower arm bushes slightly perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all front lower arm bushes slightly perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,908 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

near side front tyre wearing low and slightly perished

off side front tyre wearing low and slightly perished

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 71,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,513 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,253 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,355 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2006 47,948 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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WL03 XCJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL03 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL03 XCJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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