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W521 WDL

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,246 mi
Last recorded197,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Estate121,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 WDL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 197,246 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 197,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 176,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 176,047 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 159,129 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 159,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,418 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,647 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,662 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,220 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,794 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,177 miles

o/s/f tyre small cuts

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both rear drop link bushes poor condition

hand brale linkage stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,589 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r drop link bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 74,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 59,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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W521 WDL is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 121,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W521 WDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W521 WDL is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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