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X909 VLS

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser121,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 VLS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 152,091 miles

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

under side of vehicle covered in under seal front to rear

Fail 28 Apr 2025 152,089 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 146,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 145,500 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 139,518 miles

Front Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 139,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bushes split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 135,787 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 135,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 131,969 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 127,232 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER SILLS HOLED (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,415 miles

brake pipe front to rear has been undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2015 118,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable/lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking pipe in engine bay (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipe front to rear has been undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,599 miles

corrosion o/s sill

corrosion to chassis and underside

corrosion to suspension

Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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)

corrosion o/s sill

corrosion to chassis and underside

corrosion to suspension

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,002 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 89,801 miles

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

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

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

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)

underside has heavy and extensive greasing

Pass 30 Aug 2010 87,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,222 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidwall

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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X909 VLS is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 X909 VLS, 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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X909 VLS is a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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