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L8 PGM

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,620 mi
Last recorded203,620 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PGM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 203,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 196,732 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2024 196,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability ON AXLE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected MOUNT TO AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL OF CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 191,913 miles

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS EXTENSIVLY & UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 191,722 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened ON AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO LOAD SENSING VALVE X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVELY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 191,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 Feb 2022 191,299 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Feb 2021 184,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 184,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 177,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 173,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 166,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 159,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 145,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,734 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,321 miles

rear row of seats removed at test

Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear row of seats removed at test

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,341 miles

slight wear nearside front and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,692 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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L8 PGM is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L8 PGM, 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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L8 PGM is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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