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X659 VAF

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,305 mi
Last recorded180,305 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser121,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 VAF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 180,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front outriggers corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 178,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 178,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 176,540 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 176,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 171,604 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Body mount heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

parkingbrake slightly low effort on offside

Fail 18 Feb 2020 171,597 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Body mount heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 166,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced By Rear Bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 166,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced By Rear Bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 160,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Unable to see brake pads

o/s/f and n/s/r bodymounts corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 160,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Unable to see brake pads

o/s/f and n/s/r bodymounts corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 156,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 145,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 137,866 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 137,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,947 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 130,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 103,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,182 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,216 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,993 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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X659 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X659 VAF, 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.

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X659 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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