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SM02 GVG

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,194 mi
Last recorded208,194 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GVG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 208,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 208,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 207,312 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2021 207,306 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases slack at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever seized (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever seized (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2018 198,359 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 198,359 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 184,589 miles

Oil leak at sump

Pass 11 Feb 2016 174,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 165,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 160,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 155,551 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 155,538 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 138,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 119,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,726 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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SM02 GVG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SM02 GVG, 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 SM02 GVG registered?

SM02 GVG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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