2021 Toyota Highlander 3.5L Petrol · AE21 BLN
2021 Toyota Highlander (3.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 34,570 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE21 BLN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 34,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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AE21 BLN MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Toyota Highlander (AE21 BLN) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AE21 BLN Mileage History
- 19/06/202419,434 mi
- 02/07/202527,844 mi+8,410 mi
- 03/07/202634,570 mi+6,726 mi
Average of roughly 7,433 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Highlander
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Electric Motor High-Voltage Cable Connector Corrosion ('Cablegate')(Serious)
On Highlander AWD-i models, the high-voltage cable that delivers electrical power from the front hybrid inverter to the rear axle motor exposes its connector terminal housing to wheel spray, road salt, and dirt under the vehicle. Over British winters, galvanic corrosion degrades the braided shielding and terminal seal, resulting in AM radio static, hybrid system fault warnings, and loss of rear electric all-wheel drive.
- Second-Row Seatback Recliner Internal Locking Mechanism Defect(Serious)
On certain Highlander models built between 2021 and 2023, the internal return spring within the second-row seatback recliners was improperly manufactured. The locking teeth may not engage completely when adjusting the seat position, creating a risk that the seatback unlatches and collapses forward or backward under heavy braking or during a collision, leading to an official DVSA safety recall.
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- Rear Electric Motor High-Voltage Cable Connector Corrosion ('Cablegate')Serious
On Highlander AWD-i models, the high-voltage cable that delivers electrical power from the front hybrid inverter to the rear axle motor exposes its connector terminal housing to wheel spray, road salt, and dirt under the vehicle. Over British winters, galvanic corrosion degrades the braided shielding and terminal seal, resulting in AM radio static, hybrid system fault warnings, and loss of rear electric all-wheel drive.
- Second-Row Seatback Recliner Internal Locking Mechanism DefectSerious
On certain Highlander models built between 2021 and 2023, the internal return spring within the second-row seatback recliners was improperly manufactured. The locking teeth may not engage completely when adjusting the seat position, creating a risk that the seatback unlatches and collapses forward or backward under heavy braking or during a collision, leading to an official DVSA safety recall.
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