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V525 MDL

2002 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

262,332 mi
Last recorded262,332 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser118,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 262,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places about chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 262,238 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places about chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 257,072 miles

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

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

Nearside n/s park brake low effort

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas about chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2021 257,032 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tie bar anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tie bar anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside n/s park brake low effort

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 252,956 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 252,836 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 249,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 247,081 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 247,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 244,257 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 244,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 241,012 miles

rear joint front axle drive shaft joint worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 235,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

PAS RACK BUSHES WEAK COVERED IN OIL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 235,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

PAS RACK BUSHES WEAK COVERED IN OIL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 225,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 211,685 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 196,521 miles

Oil leak

osf inner anti roll bar bush split

pas rack rubber mountings weak/soft

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 183,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 167,024 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 166,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 146,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 146,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 126,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 126,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 106,178 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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V525 MDL is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 118,219 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V525 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V525 MDL is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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