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S55 TCS

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

182,620 mi
Last recorded182,620 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TCS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 182,620 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 182,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 176,620 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 172,625 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 168,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 165,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts cable rubbering on prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached hanging low bolts missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,860 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 151,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 141,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,030 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,897 miles

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

o/s/r seat folded up

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,862 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate water marks

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,139 miles

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

Wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,663 miles

o/s front tyre wear inside edge

slight play o/s front hub bearing

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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S55 TCS is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S55 TCS, 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 S55 TCS registered?

S55 TCS is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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