2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,354 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    41 marked dangerous
  10. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Brakes20.1%
  3. Suspension17.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,354 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).