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VA02 OPR

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,669 mi
Last recorded143,669 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 OPR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,669 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 143,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill multiple places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills multiple places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 137,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 131,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,350 miles

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

r/n/s tyre inner edge on wear bars

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,345 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

r/n/s tyre inner edge on wear bars

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,070 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,069 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,009 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge wearing thin

r/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,007 miles

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

f/n/s tyre outer edge wearing thin

r/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,947 miles

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

o/s handrake efficiency weaker than n/s

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,187 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s handbrake performance slighty down

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,386 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,914 miles

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

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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VA02 OPR is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VA02 OPR, 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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VA02 OPR is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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