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GKZ 8526

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8526
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,793 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,717 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2025 154,717 miles

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

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2022 154,145 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 154,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch around rear seat belt and seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,140 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 153,140 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 148,146 miles

front both lower ball joint rubbers are ripped

front number plate is cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2015 142,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

hand brake will need attention soon

o/s rear axle hub seal leaking

steering rack mounts will need renewing soon

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hand brake will need attention soon

o/s rear axle hub seal leaking

steering rack mounts will need renewing soon

Pass 1 Nov 2013 136,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front steering rack mount/bush worn

rear differential oil leaking from offside hub seal

Pass 1 May 2012 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front steering rack mount/bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,125 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,028 miles

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,028 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight surface corrosion to chassis

vehicle is dangerous to be driven on road due to service brakes not working

Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 93,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2005 82,652 miles

*****rear cab coolant pipes badly rusted leaking*****

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

slight play ion steering rack mountings

Fail 29 Sep 2005 82,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

*******rear cab coolant pipes badly corroded and leaking*********

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

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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GKZ 8526 is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red 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 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 GKZ 8526, 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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GKZ 8526 is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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