2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · HAM 482

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging mechanical wear. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 231,587 miles, the tester passed despite two advis involving an offside front suspension arm ball joint with play and a severely deteriorated drive shaft joint constant velocity boot. This marks a departure from the previous three years of clean records, indicating that age-related rubber and joint components are reaching the end of their operational life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 13,403 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 4,500 miles annually during this specific interval. The car has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent seals from drying out. The failure in February 2024 for headlamp aim was a minor adjustment issue and did not indicate a pattern of mechanical neglect. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the play in the ball joint. The deteriorated CV boot requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and subsequent joint failure, which would lead to an expensive drive shaft replacement. Given the age and mileage, the inspection should also focus on structural integrity, specifically checking the chassis for corrosion at mounting points, as the record shows no previous advisories for rust which often go undetected until they become critical.