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MK02 VJO

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

207,932 mi
Last recorded207,932 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VJO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 207,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing and slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front drive flange splines wear

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drive flange splines wear

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

steering rack bushes wear

Pass 16 Sep 2025 206,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 201,228 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2021 193,584 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 193,584 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 189,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 171,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 163,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 153,762 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 116,004 miles

Near side and off side rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 101,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 92,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 86,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 79,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,948 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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MK02 VJO is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MK02 VJO, 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 MK02 VJO registered?

MK02 VJO is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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