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YH52 YUJ

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,526 mi
Last recorded185,526 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 YUJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 185,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 180,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear at end into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 178,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 178,016 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 174,948 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) At the steering bushes both sides (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded in general

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 172,805 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2017 165,393 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 165,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 160,294 miles

Oil leak from front

slight play in steering rack mount

Fail 20 Apr 2016 160,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from front

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,153 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering arm knuckes o/s and nearside front

Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,153 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering arm knuckes o/s and nearside front

Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,304 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 125,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 113,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 91,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,890 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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YH52 YUJ is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 111,837 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 YH52 YUJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH52 YUJ is a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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