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Y48 VCC

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,279 mi
Last recorded158,279 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 VCC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 158,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 158,137 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 155,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 154,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,416 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 150,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 150,752 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear in engine bay by mounting bracket (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all end of metal brake pipes slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear park brake binding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mibble box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end or rack bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 136,997 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 127,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,270 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,756 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 43,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,998 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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Y48 VCC is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 121,615 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 Y48 VCC, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y48 VCC is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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