2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · ML52 FMZ
2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 176,056 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 FMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 176,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 FMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (ML52 FMZ) between October 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
ML52 FMZ Mileage History
- 10/10/2023173,410 mi
- 25/01/2024173,423 mi+13 mi
- 25/01/2024173,440 mi+17 mi
- 14/01/2025176,056 mi+2,616 mi
- 21/01/2025176,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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