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LJ52 MCN

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

179,859 mi
Last recorded179,859 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 MCN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 179,859 miles

Slight movement o/s steering components

Fail 15 Sep 2026 179,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight movement o/s steering components

Pass 14 Aug 2025 173,213 miles

Complete underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components

Steering rack mount bush deteriating o/s

Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,863 miles

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2024 166,692 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large phone holder and phone glued to the screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sill at chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,463 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Slight play in steering tie rod arms not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,734 miles

Exhaust centre & rear system corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 152,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,415 miles

N/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 145,099 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,930 miles

O/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,971 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,083 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,597 miles

slight movement at front steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,976 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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LJ52 MCN is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LJ52 MCN, 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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What year was LJ52 MCN registered?

LJ52 MCN is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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