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GIL 4288

2001 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,090 mi
Last recorded176,090 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser118,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4288
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 176,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 167,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when the brake lights come on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 157,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spot lamp not working

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,873 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spot lamp not working

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 139,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 134,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 129,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,511 miles

Offside Handbrake just met the performance requirement

Fail 4 Feb 2016 118,462 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack bushes worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Handbrake just met the performance requirement

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 111,626 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

side light out in the o/s spot light

Pass 7 Dec 2013 106,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

tow ball missing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,756 miles

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 68,361 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 59,334 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,678 miles

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)

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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GIL 4288 is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,676 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIL 4288, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIL 4288 is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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