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J444 RCW

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RCW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 125,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside & Nearside inner sills corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 125,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside & Nearside inner sills corroded

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 124,187 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2023 122,542 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 122,542 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2022 119,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 119,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shoker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 115,758 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 115,758 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 115,413 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 13 May 2019 113,509 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,902 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,133 miles

under sheilds fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,075 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,003 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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J444 RCW 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 80%.

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 J444 RCW, 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 J444 RCW registered?

J444 RCW is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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