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A8 BRC

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon119,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,711 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Front Fog Light not Working

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog Light not Working

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 103,237 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side jammed on (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trail mount front of axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on the underbody

far rear seats and belts unavailable to test

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,490 miles

underside corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f foglight not working

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

mid exhaust box and supports rusty

offside front fog light not working

seat 6 and 7 removed not able to check seat buckles

Fail 3 Feb 2012 56,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

mid exhaust box and supports rusty

offside front fog light not working

seat 6 and 7 removed not able to check seat buckles

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,714 miles

front numberplate is cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,828 miles

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

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

front wiper rubbers split but clearing screen ok

unable to check rear seatbelts fully as rear seats removed

Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,940 miles

rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,883 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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A8 BRC is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 119,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 BRC is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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