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GU02 RHY

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,023 mi
Last recorded223,023 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 RHY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 223,023 miles

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))

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

Surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 215,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 207,320 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 207,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 197,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all linkage bushes perished and worn on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most set of seats missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 187,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 172,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,936 miles

HAND BRAKE performance only 16 will need repair soon

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on rear chassis rails

Pass 14 Aug 2018 144,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 128,196 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 112,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,873 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2014 83,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,194 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,227 miles

Rear occasional seating in stowed position

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Unable to fully access rear brakes

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

Nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Rear occasional seating in stowed position

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Unable to fully access rear brakes

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,469 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 28,515 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside trackrod end boot split.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm tread left.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,515 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside trackrod end boot split.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm tread left.

Pass 29 Mar 2005 22,255 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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GU02 RHY is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 111,837 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 GU02 RHY, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU02 RHY is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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