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GL51 KOU

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 KOU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 159,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 156,617 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

under side of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,692 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 152,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 147,425 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 140,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 131,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,500 miles

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

rear brake pipes at load valve slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 105,986 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 105,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,469 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,093 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,131 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,033 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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GL51 KOU is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 KOU registered?

GL51 KOU is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is GL51 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 KOU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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