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Y226 EEX

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Estate110,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 EEX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 167,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 160,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 153,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 144,974 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 144,974 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,015 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 140,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 136,622 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Jul 2013 109,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,735 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,158 miles

steering rack mounting bushes slightly perished and have a small amount of movement side to side

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,205 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 30,020 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 29,756 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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Y226 EEX is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 Y226 EEX, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y226 EEX registered?

Y226 EEX is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y226 EEX safe to buy?

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