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MF51 ZSN

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,572 mi
Last recorded181,572 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZSN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 181,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 181,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Axle fractured stabilizer link bracket broken (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel pipes excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside step bracket corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 178,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 176,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 176,013 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 172,711 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated To Rear Steel Lines (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle DRIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 172,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Fuel hose deteriorated To Rear Steel Lines (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle DRIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 169,017 miles

Central Front Steering rack slightly worn and moving about in the rubber bushes

Central Rear Chassis corroded around all of the suspension mounts at the rear. Similar corrosion on rear axle tube where suspension mounts.

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded along the chassis area

Fail 12 Jan 2022 169,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Hand brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering rack slightly worn and moving about in the rubber bushes

Central Rear Chassis corroded around all of the suspension mounts at the rear. Similar corrosion on rear axle tube where suspension mounts.

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken off the diff casing

Fuel pipes corroded along the chassis area

Pass 8 Jan 2021 164,291 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 149,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,169 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jul 2017 134,767 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front. (3.6.B.2c)

General condition of under body, corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slight brake binding.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,974 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded.

N/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 129,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,348 miles

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

suspetion bushes worn

underside corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 124,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

suspetion bushes worn

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,171 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/F Tyre perished.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under vehicle coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,317 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,542 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe coroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 110,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front to rear metal fuel pipe coroded.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 85,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,453 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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MF51 ZSN is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF51 ZSN, 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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MF51 ZSN is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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