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ML52 FWW

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

207,506 mi
Last recorded207,506 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 FWW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 207,506 miles

Rear REAR DIFFERENTAIL HAS SMALL LEAK

Fail 2 Dec 2025 207,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX PIPE TO REAR BOX SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR DIFFERENTAIL HAS SMALL LEAK

Pass 18 Nov 2024 198,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 188,976 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,206 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 176,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,431 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2021 163,431 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 150,588 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,451 miles

Exhaust system slightly deterioated

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,710 miles

Exhaust system slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 124,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,773 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack mountings have slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,773 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack mountings have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,029 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,029 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,607 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 109,953 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 88,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,179 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 71,179 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,630 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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ML52 FWW is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ML52 FWW, 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 ML52 FWW registered?

ML52 FWW is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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