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Y953 BAR

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 146,101 miles

Offside side step mounting corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 144,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front door step mount badly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 144,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front door step mount badly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 144,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front door step mounting corroded and broken

Pass 28 Mar 2024 141,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,633 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 128,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 121,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,312 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 117,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,771 miles

steering rack bushes weak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 105,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,524 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,675 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 79,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,555 miles

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

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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Y953 BAR is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y953 BAR, 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 Y953 BAR registered?

Y953 BAR is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y953 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 BAR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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