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VK51 GFE

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

295,092 mi
Last recorded295,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GFE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 295,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 295,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 293,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 293,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 289,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 284,780 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 284,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 280,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 280,188 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 275,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 268,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 268,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 258,181 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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VK51 GFE is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK51 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 GFE registered?

VK51 GFE is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 GFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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