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Y997 GAF

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,852 mi
Last recorded251,852 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser121,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 GAF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 251,852 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 249,834 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 249,832 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 248,621 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 248,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 247,191 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear differential leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2023 247,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 244,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 243,212 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 243,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 238,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fropnt & Rear Perished/Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Bushes Perished/Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 238,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fropnt & Rear Perished/Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Bushes Perished/Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 215,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 196,544 miles

Both Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Corrosion Around Body Mounts

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Perishing/Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Of Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area Damage

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All Perishing/Splitting (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 196,544 miles

Both Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Corrosion Around Body Mounts

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Perishing/Splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Of Windscreen Outside Of Swept Area Damage

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All Perishing/Splitting (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 181,903 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Inner 'D' Bushes Deteriorating

Minor Leak Centre Section Of Exhaust

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 169,389 miles

Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen >10mm but not in drivers view of the road

Rear differential casing corroded through

corrosion to front and rear brake,suspension and steering components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 152,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 140,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,386 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 111,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,074 miles

slight play in both steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 19,233 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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Y997 GAF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y997 GAF, 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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Y997 GAF is a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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