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VA51 DYP

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,971 mi
Last recorded198,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DYP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 198,971 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,541 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 185,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 182,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis,inner sills and suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Each side of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates rusty

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2024 182,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front seat belt body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat seat belt mount rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis,inner sills and suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Each side of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates rusty

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Nov 2022 174,841 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has littlereserve travel

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,356 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 154,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,804 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 130,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 123,325 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 123,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR brake disc outer face corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 100,793 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR brake disc outer face corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,860 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2008 81,685 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2007 70,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,562 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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VA51 DYP is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DYP, 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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VA51 DYP is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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