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M959 URD

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,446 mi
Last recorded145,446 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 URD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 145,446 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ( SPRING HOLDERS )

Fail 11 Feb 2025 145,446 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ( SPRING HOLDERS )

Pass 11 Feb 2024 145,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with black wax shultz

Fail 11 Feb 2024 145,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with black wax shultz

Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,927 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with black wax/shults

Pass 4 Dec 2021 143,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 139,656 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 21 Nov 2019 139,656 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,811 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 7 Nov 2017 136,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,031 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,006 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 103,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 101,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,385 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 95,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,619 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,284 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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M959 URD is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M959 URD, 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 M959 URD registered?

M959 URD is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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The MOT history for M959 URD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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