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SM02 HLH

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

191,091 mi
Last recorded191,091 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 HLH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 191,091 miles

Most steering suspension and chassis components corroded Unable to fully inspect due to underseal

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd front front bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 191,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of spring and shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd front rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd front front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Most steering suspension and chassis components corroded Unable to fully inspect due to underseal

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd front front bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 188,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 188,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 185,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 172,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,924 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 167,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Majority of underneath of vehicle including chassis, suspension and steering components are corroding but unable to fully inspect due to underseal covering much of them.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 160,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 154,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 154,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,297 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 146,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 128,395 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 128,378 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front inner cv gaiters slight leakage from clips

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,492 miles

Both rear ARB links worn.

Vehicle tested with boot full (liner fitted).

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,926 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,764 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 HLH is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HLH, 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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SM02 HLH is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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