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Y987 MRD

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

219,850 mi
Last recorded219,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 MRD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 219,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 219,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 207,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 193,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 193,986 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 184,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 176,960 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 30 Nov 2020 176,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 Oct 2019 168,961 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 168,961 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 158,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 158,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,939 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,421 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear axle has a serious OIL LEAK

Some float in the steering rack mountings

Fail 1 Dec 2016 135,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear axle has a serious OIL LEAK

Some float in the steering rack mountings

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 106,665 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,156 miles

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

offside front,offside rear, & nearside rear tyres deteriorated showing deep cracks ( but cords not exposed )

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,632 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 88,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,057 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 78,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,443 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,773 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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Y987 MRD is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y987 MRD, 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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Y987 MRD is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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