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YE03 SSM

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,257 mi
Last recorded193,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SSM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 193,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2025 193,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 184,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 179,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2021 174,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 174,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 171,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-body has surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 155,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 147,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 147,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,951 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise osr tyre scuffed

advise slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,128 miles

advise rear pads look low (visual only)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 126,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

advise rear pads look low (visual only)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,172 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 120,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,833 miles

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

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

both front calipers slightly binding not affecting brake results

front and rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,681 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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YE03 SSM is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE03 SSM, 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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YE03 SSM is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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