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DIG 3979

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,732 mi
Last recorded258,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3979
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 258,732 miles

3rd row seats & belts removed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2024 254,873 miles

3rd row seats removed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s uppper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside covered with underside

Pass 18 Nov 2023 251,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row n/s o/s ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 243,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 243,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 237,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 232,097 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside floors & chassi heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all rear rear seats removed

Pass 4 Oct 2019 225,262 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s rear chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches coroding

n/s & o/s rear rear seats & seat belts removed

o/s front seat belt slow returning

Fail 28 Sep 2019 225,106 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s rear chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches coroding

n/s & o/s rear rear seats & seat belts removed

o/s front seat belt slow returning

Pass 23 Oct 2018 217,818 miles

slight corrosion rear inner wings

Fail 23 Oct 2018 217,818 miles

slight corrosion rear inner wings

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 213,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 209,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 202,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 195,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 188,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 171,437 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 171,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 156,087 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 156,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 141,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,794 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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DIG 3979 is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DIG 3979, 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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DIG 3979 is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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