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VA51 CKX

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,871 mi
Last recorded216,871 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CKX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 216,871 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 203,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 203,313 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 189,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 189,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 180,121 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,177 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 139,315 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 126,687 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2018 126,687 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand (1.1.15 (e))

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,208 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,230 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

play steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,669 miles

front drop link rubbers perished

rear row seats not fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,056 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,799 miles

gear box & rear diff damp

offside rear coil spring corroded

play on limits nearside steering rack joint

rear brake pads worn thin replace asap

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,164 miles

slight play in the near side of the steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,641 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,191 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes ,within spec

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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VA51 CKX is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA51 CKX, 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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What year was VA51 CKX registered?

VA51 CKX is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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