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GJ51 TCZ

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

200,902 mi
Last recorded200,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TCZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 200,902 miles

Body not fully secure both inner sills corroded through at the rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 200,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Stay bar broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure both inner sills corroded through at the rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 194,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in all 3 steering rack bushes, not considered excessive

Fail 30 May 2025 194,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in all 3 steering rack bushes, not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2024 190,567 miles

Both sills are corroding

Chassis is corroding

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 190,566 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both sills are corroding

Chassis is corroding

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 185,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 185,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Axle corroded through

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 178,614 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting borderline advise welding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

no 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

rear diff control motor housing broken,advise sorting

Fail 11 Jun 2022 178,502 miles

Nearside Axle with an unsafe modification been inapropriately repaired n/s upper (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working goes out when brake applied (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification axle to upper control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength control arm to axle mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting borderline advise welding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

no 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

rear diff control motor housing broken,advise sorting

Pass 28 Jun 2021 172,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 169,006 miles

All suspension components and chassis is heavily corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/f steering rack gator contaminated with oil. Possibly engine oil or power steering fluid.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r body mount heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 169,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe union leaking at middle of chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components and chassis is heavily corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/f steering rack gator contaminated with oil. Possibly engine oil or power steering fluid.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r body mount heavily corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 168,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components and chassis is heavily corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack n/s/f contaminated with oil at gator. Possibly engine oil or power steering fluid.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r body mount Heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 155,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 153,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot shows signs off a leak, not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear knock at rear, noticed on test drive not able to replicate on test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside off vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,443 miles

parking performance only just met

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,534 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 126,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear flange very corroded and thin.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear flange very corroded and thin.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel feed and return pipes near tank corroded.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

osf brake has minor binding.

screw in nsf tyre on edge of tread, non repairable.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel feed and return pipes near tank corroded.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

osf brake has minor binding.

screw in nsf tyre on edge of tread, non repairable.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,942 miles

All exhaust corroded

Both rear brake discs pitted

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp lens steamed up

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 101,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Offside rear parking brake linkage slightly siezed

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 101,012 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Offside rear parking brake linkage slightly siezed

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front headlamp steamed up

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play from offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear heater pipes starting to leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,270 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,270 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,051 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,660 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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GJ51 TCZ is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 121,615 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 GJ51 TCZ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ51 TCZ is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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