2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 691 MOT tests analysed for the 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 77.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.5% in the 150k+ group versus 17.5% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 83 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 81 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.7% | 67 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 49 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.9% | 27 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.3% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 30 |
| 3 | Wipers | 26 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 26 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 24 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 45.4% | 314 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.2% | 181 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.0% | 145 |
| 4 | Tyres | 15.9% | 110 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 72 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.4% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 40 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 50 | 10.0% |
| 90-120k | 76 | 19.7% |
| 120-150k | 132 | 25.0% |
| 150k+ | 384 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 583 | 23.0% |
| Petrol | 108 | 20.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 150 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 136 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 129 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 123 | 24.4% |
What to check before buying a 2003 Landcruiser Amazon
Before buying a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (9.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazons pass their MOT?
77.4% of the 691 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by brakes (11.7%).
Does the 2003 Landcruiser Amazon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.5% in the 30-60k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 691 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.