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YS03 HYJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,439 mi
Last recorded169,439 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 HYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all under body undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,957 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush FRONT UPPER (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 159,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 159,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 141,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,480 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 126,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65 x 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,750 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,534 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 114,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 102,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f disc scorn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,030 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f disc scorn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,882 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,922 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 66,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,297 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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YS03 HYJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS03 HYJ, 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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What year was YS03 HYJ registered?

YS03 HYJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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