CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y745 VGK

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

205,362 mi
Last recorded205,362 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 205,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 200,268 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

steering rack bushes (wear)

Fail 13 Jun 2024 200,267 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

steering rack bushes (wear)

Pass 29 Jun 2023 193,104 miles

All suspension components rusty

Both rear inner sills rusty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2022 193,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 192,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 192,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessive damage (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 192,258 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 192,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 188,370 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 188,365 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 183,912 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 183,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 176,222 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 176,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 164,024 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 164,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 148,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 139,820 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 134,343 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 134,343 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 128,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 118,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 108,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 100,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 86,363 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y745 VGK is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y745 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y745 VGK?

You can check the full history of Y745 VGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y745 VGK registered?

Y745 VGK is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y745 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y745 VGK shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y745 VGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y745 VGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.