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GU51 VWF

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

209,764 mi
Last recorded209,764 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VWF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 209,764 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 209,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 202,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 199,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 188,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside and suspension dry and rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2021 185,892 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 185,864 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 183,684 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 183,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 180,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 177,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 168,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 154,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,826 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,674 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,861 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,421 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 59,552 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,552 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,621 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,193 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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GU51 VWF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VWF, 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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What year was GU51 VWF registered?

GU51 VWF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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