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161 EVJ

2001 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests45 (35 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,892 mi
Last recorded138,892 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser118,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 EVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

35 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 78,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 124,935 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 124,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,115 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 124,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 120,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,375 miles

Offside Front towing eye signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,658 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,996 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 116,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various underbody and components corroded / surface rust

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,241 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vairous underbody surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,050 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,435 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,581 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,581 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,444 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,904 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,058 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,899 miles

slight front brake in imbalance

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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161 EVJ is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 161 EVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 161 EVJ registered?

161 EVJ is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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