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Y616 BVV

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,194 mi
Last recorded196,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 BVV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 196,194 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2024 191,260 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2023 184,099 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 184,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 177,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 177,063 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 165,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 159,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 154,623 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and both also worn on outer edges.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 16 May 2018 154,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and both also worn on outer edges.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,514 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on the outside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 152,703 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 152,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 146,841 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads appear low

O/S/Front worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 133,750 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads appear low

O/S/Front worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 125,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the centre and offside steering rack mounting bushed has play

Fail 2 Nov 2011 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the centre and offside steering rack mounting bushed has play

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 14,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 101,386 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 101,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LIGHT ON WHEN PEDAL PRESSED

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 87,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,595 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,595 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

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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Y616 BVV is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y616 BVV, 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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Y616 BVV is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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