2003 Toyota Land Cruiser · 4,668 MOT tests
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser reliability
2003 Toyota Land Cruisers fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Land Cruiser years (4,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Land Cruisers: 28.6%)
- 35.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Land Cruisers: 28.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 154,370
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,668
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.4% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Suspension14.2%
- Brakes12.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Seat belts and airbags3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.62%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.93%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.91%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.38%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 2.29%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.24%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.52%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.01%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
2003 Toyota Land Cruisers fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Land Cruiser years (4,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.95% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.62% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (2.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser shows 154,370 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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