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EX02 PLU

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

245,116 mi
Last recorded245,116 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 PLU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 245,116 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 245,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 241,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 241,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front moisture around steering rack boot

bonnet latch release cable deteriorating

power steering pump noisy

steering column slight play

Pass 9 May 2016 232,151 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 232,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 208,780 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 208,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 179,922 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 179,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 151,029 miles

cut in off side front tyre wall but not showing cords

oil leak

slight play both front anti roll bar link

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2013 150,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in off side front tyre wall but not showing cords

oil leak

slight play both front anti roll bar link

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 99,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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EX02 PLU is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EX02 PLU, 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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EX02 PLU is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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