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R7 SMV

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,639 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody underseal applied

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,761 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal covering some components

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,712 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal covering some components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,338 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal covering some components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X 2 ()

Steering rack bushes slightly worn / slight movement

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,668 miles

Front and rear suspension components have slightly corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dii-oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,407 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X 2 ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X 2 ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 61,480 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,835 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,334 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,919 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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R7 SMV is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 R7 SMV, 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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What year was R7 SMV registered?

R7 SMV is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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