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V81 DBD

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

252,859 mi
Last recorded252,859 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 DBD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 252,859 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 244,999 miles

Front brake pipes corroding

General corrosion to vehicle underbody (rear chassis/fuel lines/floor/sills e.t.c).

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

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

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

Steering rack bush worn

Fail 21 Jul 2020 244,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake pipes corroding

General corrosion to vehicle underbody (rear chassis/fuel lines/floor/sills e.t.c).

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

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

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

Steering rack bush worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 236,705 miles

play in suspension bushes on front

Fail 26 Sep 2019 236,705 miles

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

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

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

play in suspension bushes on front

Pass 17 Sep 2018 222,724 miles

Both rear (outer lamp clusters) fading

Nearside steering rack mounting bush worn

Play detected in offside steering rack end

Fail 11 Sep 2018 222,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Outer (4.3.1 (a) (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

Both rear (outer lamp clusters) fading

Nearside steering rack mounting bush worn

Play detected in offside steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2017 208,356 miles

air intake pipe splitting

front anti-roll bar bushes cracked

o/s handbrake poor

rear lights faded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 208,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air intake pipe splitting

front anti-roll bar bushes cracked

o/s handbrake poor

rear lights faded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 192,650 miles

play detected in offside steering rack-end

Fail 8 Jun 2015 178,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all steering rack mounting bushes worn

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

nearside front tyre has nail in outer edge (non-repairable).

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 8 Jun 2015 178,555 miles

all steering rack mounting bushes worn

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

nearside front tyre has nail in outer edge (non-repairable).

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Fail 13 Jun 2014 166,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front indicator lamp unit deteriorated

nearside front position lamp contacts corroding

nearside rear (outer) wheel arch trim missing

offside rear fog lamp unit connections corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2014 166,424 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front indicator lamp unit deteriorated

nearside front position lamp contacts corroding

nearside rear (outer) wheel arch trim missing

offside rear fog lamp unit connections corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,982 miles

windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2012 141,982 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2010 123,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 16 Dec 2010 123,343 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,761 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and nearing limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,731 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,345 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 74,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,333 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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V81 DBD is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 121,615 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 V81 DBD, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V81 DBD is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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