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VK51 XNJ

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 159,350 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Stabiliser Bushs Worn Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Stabiliser Bushs Worn Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Removed Only Belts Not Buckles Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 152,846 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heatshield Loose Around Cat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Holding Rear To Centre Silencer Corroded/Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 144,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Free Off Pivot (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Holding Rear To Centre Silencer Corroded/Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,135 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 143,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 140,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 139,397 miles

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

Stone chips in the windscreen swept area

Fail 30 Jan 2020 139,397 miles

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

Stone chips in the windscreen swept area

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 136,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers in the wiper swept area ()

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

Stone chips in the windscreen swept area

Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers in the wiper swept area ()

O/s/r axle bump stop missing

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

Stone chips in the windscreen swept area

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,329 miles

Stone chips in the windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,022 miles

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

underneath of vehicle very rusty

NSR & OSR Tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 6 Feb 2017 130,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underneath of vehicle very rusty

NSR & OSR Tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

steering rack bushes have freeplay in them detected by operating shaker plates

Fail 30 Jan 2015 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,706 miles

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

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

steering rack rubber has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,044 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 98,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 88,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 81,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,573 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XNJ is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XNJ, 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 VK51 XNJ registered?

VK51 XNJ is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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