2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · SV03 NWA
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 290,795 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SV03 NWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 290,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV03 NWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (SV03 NWA) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both front battery's (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SV03 NWA Mileage History
- 22/04/2022288,074 mi
- 29/04/2022288,076 mi+2 mi
- 15/06/2023290,795 mi+2,719 mi
- 15/06/2023290,795 mi
Average of roughly 2,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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