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BJ51 VTY

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

157,257 mi
Last recorded157,257 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VTY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 157,257 miles

corrosion under vehicle

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,664 miles

excessive surface corrosion under vehicle

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,859 miles

excessive surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on all suspension and steering parts

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Apr 2024 155,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

excessive surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on all suspension and steering parts

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2023 155,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 155,361 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion under car

Pass 30 Mar 2022 155,089 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2022 155,087 miles

Steering rack insecure bushes worn away (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2021 154,769 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,766 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at valve (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,923 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 149,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 145,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,974 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 114,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,438 miles

Hand brake travel close to reaching limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,983 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 61,069 miles

Handbrake cable operation poor, handbrake shoes may be worn in OSR hub. Advise new cable and shoes will be needed.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,069 miles

Handbrake cable operation poor, handbrake shoes may be worn in OSR hub. Advise new cable and shoes will be needed.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 39,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 39,211 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BJ51 VTY is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 121,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ51 VTY, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ51 VTY registered?

BJ51 VTY is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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