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RV52 KNL

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,326 mi
Last recorded218,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 KNL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 218,326 miles

general repairs and general corrosion of underbody

Pass 15 Dec 2022 218,247 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light not functioning.

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly misty/damp

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

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn.

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

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

body has corrosion.

front and rear bumpers slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,789 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 216,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 215,119 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 213,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 210,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 210,370 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 208,214 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 206,983 miles

front drive shafts inside gaiters seeping grease

spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2015 206,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush end bush to link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front drive shafts inside gaiters seeping grease

spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2014 196,629 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 196,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside tread, advise replacing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 185,949 miles

fluid suspension reservoir on minimum level

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside tread, advise replacing

offside rear anti roll bar link lower bush worn, advise replacing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 174,687 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on inside tread edges

Fail 23 Aug 2011 164,528 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2011 164,528 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 12 Aug 2010 151,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage to offside front and offside rear.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 151,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage to offside front and offside rear.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 130,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 115,646 miles

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

lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 115,646 miles

lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,940 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 65,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 65,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV52 KNL is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc 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 RV52 KNL, 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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RV52 KNL is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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