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R501 ECR

2002 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,506 mi
Last recorded157,506 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser118,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 ECR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 154,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 150,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bush has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 143,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 139,632 miles

N/S front wheel bearing slight play

N/S inner rack joint slight play

Fuel pipes corroded

Hand brake slight travel

Both front roll bar links slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 136,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front fog light lens

Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,635 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 132,624 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,819 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 124,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear seat missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,837 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail door wiper blade rubber split

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tail door wiper blade rubber split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,364 miles

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

slight play in offside front suspension/steering

Fail 24 Aug 2006 72,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift noted in both front lower swivel joints.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,981 miles

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

slight lift noted in both front lower swivel joints.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R501 ECR is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 118,219 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 ECR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R501 ECR is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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