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S70 MCS

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

226,453 mi
Last recorded226,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 MCS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 226,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 221,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively this disc is in poor condition just passat time of test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to all susspension arms and mounting points

corrosion to underside

hole in exhaust rear section before rear box

mud covering underside

Fail 28 Jul 2025 221,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively this disc is in poor condition just passat time of test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to all susspension arms and mounting points

corrosion to underside

hole in exhaust rear section before rear box

mud covering underside

Pass 29 Jul 2024 216,812 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Jul 2024 216,803 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jul 2023 214,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 210,661 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 210,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 202,936 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 195,670 miles

Chassis, inner sills and front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Power steering rack bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 190,576 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 190,576 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 180,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 172,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 162,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 154,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 144,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 115,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 74,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,014 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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S70 MCS is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S70 MCS, 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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S70 MCS is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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