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GY52 HZJ

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,552 mi
Last recorded193,552 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 HZJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 193,552 miles

vehicle undersealesd

Pass 27 Sep 2024 192,967 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 192,967 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 189,173 miles

Exhaust corroded/holed and starting to blow.

Fair amount of play in o/s/f steering track rod.

Fair amount of surface corrosion to rear chassis sections.

O/s side step front support corroded.

Rear chassis cross member corroded.

Rear o/s & n/s top shock absor bushes poor, advise attention.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 184,979 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underbody

corrosion underbody front & rear body mounts

exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 19 Oct 2022 184,979 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underbody

corrosion underbody front & rear body mounts

exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 25 Oct 2021 179,960 miles

centre exhaust box corroding and has slight blow

fair amount of hand brake travel (Advise attention

fuel tank mounting guard corroding (Advise attention

o/s/f steering rack end socket/drumstick has fair amount of play (Advise attention

rear axle corroding (Advise attention

rear brake pads getting low

rear chasses corroding (Advise attention

tow bar corroding (Advise attention

Pass 26 Oct 2020 170,996 miles

chasses corroding

o/s/f steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play

Fail 20 Oct 2020 170,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear anti roll bar links have some play

centre exhaust box has slight blow

chasses corroding

n/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has fair amount of play (Advise attention Borderline

o/s/f steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play

Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,400 miles

both steering rack end sockets/drumsticks have fair amount of play (Advise attention

centre and rear section of exhaust corroding and have slight blow (Advise attention

rear chasses, cross members and body mountings corroding (Advise attention

Pass 17 Oct 2018 160,350 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded and has slight blow.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen not affecting drivers view.

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 160,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded and has slight blow.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen not affecting drivers view.

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,176 miles

both rear metal brake pipes from compensater to axle corroding

center to rear exhaust flange joints corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,726 miles

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

n/s screen wash poor

Pass 9 Mar 2015 147,461 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes poor, advise attention.

N/s/r shock absorber bush worn.

Rear axle upper tie bar bushes worn, advise attention.

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Windscreen chipped in A zone.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,191 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 139,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 121,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,226 miles

some play steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,419 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 94,419 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GY52 HZJ is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY52 HZJ, 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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GY52 HZJ is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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