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GU51 PLF

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,028 mi
Last recorded182,028 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 PLF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 182,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 182,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 168,900 miles

Rear body mounts corroded

Rear chassis corroded

steering gaiters damp

Fail 28 Apr 2022 168,893 miles

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

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

Rear body mounts corroded

Rear chassis corroded

steering gaiters damp

Pass 28 Apr 2021 156,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 156,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limits ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,477 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspected tie rod joints ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspected tie rod joints ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,121 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,113 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,622 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 120,545 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,055 miles

Rear + centre exhaust flanges corroded and thin

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both shock absorber upper mount areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,631 miles

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated and have excessive play

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

third row rear seats folded away not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,762 miles

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

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

brake bind at offside rear!

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,591 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,467 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 42,597 miles

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

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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GU51 PLF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU51 PLF, 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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GU51 PLF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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