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FM51 VHL

2002 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,504 mi
Last recorded182,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VHL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 182,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 182,478 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to rack rubbers (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rubber (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rubber (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Overall condition of vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 174,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 174,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 162,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 158,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,162 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens frosting affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both brakes binding not excessive (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 153,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 147,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,328 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 123,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,473 miles

Brake Pedal Has Slight Travel

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,668 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,761 miles

Bolt missing from chassis cross member behind gearbox.

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes split - both sides, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,129 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 88,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,712 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 54,565 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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FM51 VHL is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser 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 Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 118,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM51 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM51 VHL is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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