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RAP 37

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,086 mi
Last recorded205,086 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 37
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2025 205,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 204,434 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Rear Washer not providing sufficient fluid

Fail 10 Jul 2023 204,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Rear Washer not providing sufficient fluid

Pass 5 Jul 2022 197,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 192,018 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 188,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 183,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 172,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 172,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when brakes are applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 164,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,086 miles

Nearside Rear small nail in tread

Rear brake pads appear low

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 15 Jun 2016 150,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high both very high (1.8)

Nearside Rear small nail in tread

Rear brake pads appear low

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,535 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 131,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,525 miles

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

rear brakes binding very slighty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,203 miles

brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,016 miles

rear seats in stowed possition

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar rubbers heavely worn but have no movement

rear seats in stowed possition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,252 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 70,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,227 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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RAP 37 is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RAP 37, 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 RAP 37 registered?

RAP 37 is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RAP 37 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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