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J289 NRU

2002 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,189 mi
Last recorded245,189 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 245,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 244,314 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside parking brake poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 231,900 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2018 231,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 203,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 203,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 176,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,559 miles

Engine has substantial oil leak

Front and rear coil springs corrroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 133,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,662 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 94,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 91,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 91,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 85,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both frontsteering swivels showing rust

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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J289 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 118,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J289 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J289 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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