2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L Diesel · 11 JBL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 18 March 2026 at 196,000 miles, following a failure the previous day. The maintenance trend is mixed. The 2026 failure flagged a major exhaust leak, insecure nearside rear brake cable, and severely worn front brake pads that prevented a brake performance test. These were rectified within 24 hours for the pass, yet the pass certificate itself still carries a binding nearside front service brake and thin front brake pads. This suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The brake issues, in particular, appear persistent rather than resolved. Mileage accumulation is high for a 2010 vehicle, averaging roughly 12,250 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 9,494 miles between March 2025 at 186,490 miles and March 2026 at 195,984 miles, indicating sustained heavy use in the most recent year. The MOT history is sparse, with only two tests per year in 2024 and 2026 and a single test in 2025. There are no gaps suggesting long periods off the road, but the limited frequency means wear patterns between tests are difficult to track. The recurring theme across the record is brake and chassis deterioration. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in both 2025 and 2026, while brake pipes were noted as corroded and coated in grease or other material in 2024. The 2026 failure added an insecure rear brake cable, and the nearside front caliper remains flagged as binding. A buyer should have the entire braking system inspected, including caliper slide mechanisms, cable routing, and pipe condition beneath any underseal or bitumen coating noted on the chassis. Suspension also warrants close attention. Both front shock absorbers were recorded with light oil misting in 2025, and the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush was flagged as worn in 2024. At 196,000 miles, these components are likely due for replacement or at minimum a detailed check for play and damping effectiveness. The central middle exhaust section was noted as corroded in 2025, and the 2026 failure confirmed a major exhaust leak at the nearside front. A full exhaust inspection, particularly at joints and flexi sections, is advisable. The bitumen coating on the chassis, recorded in 2024, may be masking structural corrosion, so a physical underbody inspection is essential before purchase.