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AE52 BZO

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

187,311 mi
Last recorded187,311 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BZO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 187,311 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Fail 14 May 2026 187,310 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Pass 8 Apr 2025 186,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear of inner sill panels near body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 186,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear of inner sill panels near body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 183,593 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber bushings/mountings have play (2.3 (a) (i))

rear passenger seats stowed

Fail 9 Jan 2024 183,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber bushings/mountings have play (2.3 (a) (i))

rear passenger seats stowed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 173,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre and rear rows stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 173,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre and rear rows stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 162,055 miles

Offside Front shock absorber covered in oil from a transmission oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

steering rack has movement in mountings

Fail 4 Aug 2021 162,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front shock absorber covered in oil from a transmission oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

steering rack has movement in mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil cooler / pipes area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,979 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Fail 23 Aug 2018 132,978 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,243 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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AE52 BZO is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 111,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 BZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE52 BZO is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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