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M356 VRB

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 VRB
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 128,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 128,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment On end of steering idler box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,654 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 126,715 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,142 miles

Front tyers have cracks in root of tread

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,233 miles

N/S spot light out

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 107,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 102,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,434 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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M356 VRB is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M356 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M356 VRB registered?

M356 VRB is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is M356 VRB safe to buy?

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