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J30 DSG

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,906 mi
Last recorded273,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DSG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 273,906 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 258,410 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM STEERING RACK GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 258,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED EFFECTING PARK BRAKE RETURN SPRING (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE EXCESSIVLEY CORRODED AND LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORROED AND RETURN SPRING FOR PARK BRAKE AFFECTED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM STEERING RACK GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF SILENCER LEAKING ON SEAM (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 243,510 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING RUSTY

Nearside Rear FUEL TANK UNDER TRAY CORRODED

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY SIEZED

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy CENTRE SILENCER (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear COIL SPRING RUSTY

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 243,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING RUSTY

Nearside Rear FUEL TANK UNDER TRAY CORRODED

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY SIEZED

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy CENTRE SILENCER (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear COIL SPRING RUSTY

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 231,858 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 231,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 220,226 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 215,612 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake back plates corroded

rear axel mounting points corroded

spare wheel flat

Fail 1 Dec 2020 215,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all brake back plates corroded

rear axel mounting points corroded

spare wheel flat

Pass 11 Dec 2019 210,046 miles

Offside Front Inner chassis corroded

both rear axel mounting brackets corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 198,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 198,095 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 188,343 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 177,712 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 177,709 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 164,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,293 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 152,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 130,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,327 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 102,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,958 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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J30 DSG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc 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 J30 DSG, 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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J30 DSG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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