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LW51 GKV

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

242,255 mi
Last recorded242,255 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 GKV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 242,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2025 241,174 miles

General corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 240,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 239,907 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (excessively) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 238,957 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 237,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 223,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside age related surface corrosion to most suspension and body components

Fail 21 May 2019 223,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside age related surface corrosion to most suspension and body components

Pass 29 May 2018 212,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 212,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 202,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 192,698 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 181,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 181,605 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 156,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 134,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,107 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,065 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,202 miles

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

damage to o/s lower screen

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,603 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,603 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LW51 GKV is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LW51 GKV, 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 LW51 GKV registered?

LW51 GKV is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LW51 GKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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