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COW 81

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,991 mi
Last recorded218,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser83,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 81
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 218,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 203,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 203,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 182,333 miles

center silencer holed and blowing slightly

crack in the nearside front windscreen

deep cut in the nearside rear tyre

lift in both the front lower ball joints

low effort on the nearside rear handbrake

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

offside front inner wing holed by corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2024 182,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center silencer holed and blowing slightly

crack in the nearside front windscreen

deep cut in the nearside rear tyre

lift in both the front lower ball joints

low effort on the nearside rear handbrake

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

offside front inner wing holed by corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 163,415 miles

corrosion evident in the offside front inner wing

slight lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2023 163,415 miles

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

corrosion evident in the offside front inner wing

slight lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 3 Apr 2023 162,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

corrosion evident in the offside front inner wing

slight lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,533 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

corrosion evident in the offside front inner wing

imbalance in the front brakes

lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2022 143,528 miles

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

imbalance in the front brakes

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

both the rear brakes are binding slightly

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

corrosion evident in the offside front inner wing

lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,966 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 123,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,170 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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COW 81 is a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 83,270 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 COW 81, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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COW 81 is a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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