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V79 LGT

2001 Toyota Landcruiser

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

201,304 mi
Last recorded201,304 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser118,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 LGT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 201,304 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underneath

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 190,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seal

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

Fail 17 Oct 2024 190,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable too see front and rear pad wear

Pass 25 Oct 2023 176,816 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 176,816 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 159,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlamps deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 142,019 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 117,702 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 117,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,471 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,471 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure excess movement from rubber mounts (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 90,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,490 miles

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

all front suspention rubbers cracking/perished

cant not see/inspect front brake pads

Fail 20 Apr 2013 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all front suspention rubbers cracking/perished

cant not see/inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,802 miles

both rear lenses faded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

both rear lenses faded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,776 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 40,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 34,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,371 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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V79 LGT is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,676 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 V79 LGT, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V79 LGT is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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