2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · FP02 KFO

The Land Cruiser passed its most recent MOT on 2 February 2026 at 216,102 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows two recent fails with no listed defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. This pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny of the exact failure reasons from the test stations. Mileage sat at 181,713 miles in the January 2024 test, then rose to 201,726 by December 2024, an accumulation of roughly 20,000 miles in under a year against a lifetime average near 9,000 annually. The vehicle added only 14,376 miles across 2025 into the February 2026 pass at 216,102 miles. The sparse five-entry history shows clean passes and two defect-free fails, so no wear-driven advisories exist to gauge consumable or structural condition. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue given the high 216k mileage and 24-year age. The December 2024 and January 2026 fails with zero recorded defects imply the tester may have raised non-itemised concerns; verify the original refusal notices. Check underneath for corrosion to structural members and chassis rails, as Toyota frames of this era suffer rust where moisture collects. Confirm the V5C matches the recorded mileages and question the prior owner on why the vehicle failed twice without noted faults. Absence of advisories across the timeline does not confirm sound condition, only that the tester logged nothing. A pre-purchase inspection remains essential before funds transfer.