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V496 EPW

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

180,740 mi
Last recorded180,740 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser121,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 EPW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 180,740 miles

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

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

steering rack slight play where it mounts to chassis..

Fail 31 Mar 2022 180,740 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function has snapped at top where it mounts through body (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

steering rack slight play where it mounts to chassis..

Pass 30 Apr 2021 177,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements which would indicate possible adjustment or replacement of a component required...

slight play noted in steering rack fixing to chassis wear in bush..

Pass 8 Jun 2020 175,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 175,272 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 171,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 165,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 159,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 159,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 152,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 152,243 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 146,305 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 138,420 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 138,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 130,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 130,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 120,972 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 110,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 110,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 101,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 89,681 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 89,681 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,981 miles

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

steering rack mounts worn. advise replacement

Pass 1 May 2007 65,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,327 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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V496 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 121,273 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 V496 EPW, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V496 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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