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RF51 TJU

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

267,167 mi
Last recorded267,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 267,167 miles

Rear Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 20 Jan 2026 267,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users pipes leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting area in boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 262,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 262,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack mountings exesive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 262,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 251,785 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 251,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 235,551 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 235,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 214,489 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 214,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 197,065 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 182,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 170,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 145,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 145,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,808 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 114,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,482 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 97,482 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,300 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,496 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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RF51 TJU is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 RF51 TJU, 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 RF51 TJU registered?

RF51 TJU is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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