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Y597 VCT

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 VCT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 115,321 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 114,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 109,819 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,195 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,487 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 94,832 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,659 miles

front and rear springs corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,905 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,683 miles

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 81,422 miles

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 78,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,703 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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Y597 VCT is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y597 VCT, 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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What year was Y597 VCT registered?

Y597 VCT is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y597 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y597 VCT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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