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W971 VFR

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,426 mi
Last recorded36,426 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser121,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 36,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,520 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,415 miles

high level brake light damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,745 miles

centre rear seat belt inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade is starting to split

Pass 24 May 2007 74,936 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W971 VFR is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 121,273 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 W971 VFR, 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 26 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 W971 VFR registered?

W971 VFR is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W971 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 VFR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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