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SM52 NVG

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

217,888 mi
Last recorded217,888 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 217,888 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 217,888 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 206,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear floor corroded but not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

Fail 24 Jan 2022 205,992 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear floor corroded but not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2021 192,125 miles

Front brake pads low

NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 192,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion NS + OS inner and outer sills

Corrosion NSF + OSF inner wings/inner arches

Front brake pads low

NS no plate light missing

NSF fog light inop

NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 192,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 192,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 187,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 176,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 174,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 171,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 171,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 163,706 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 163,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,557 miles

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

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

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

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 17 Dec 2012 145,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 13 Dec 2011 136,271 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 136,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 113,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,206 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 97,952 miles

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

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,498 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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SM52 NVG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SM52 NVG, 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 SM52 NVG registered?

SM52 NVG is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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