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SO51 LBA

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,288 mi
Last recorded123,288 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 LBA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,288 miles

Nearside side runner deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside side runner deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2026 123,272 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit positive clamp slack (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit 13 pin socket missing (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside side runner deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside side runner deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2025 119,383 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 100,671 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,651 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear,lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front + offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,651 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 67,630 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides inner gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut(s) missing one per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,650 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,650 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,898 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,513 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on outer

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,513 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on outer

Fail 3 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s door mirror temp repair

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,757 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,218 miles

o/s & n/s wiperblades worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,075 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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SO51 LBA is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO51 LBA, 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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SO51 LBA is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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