2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L Diesel · RXZ 1029
2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 120,392 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RXZ 1029 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 120,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RXZ 1029 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 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (RXZ 1029) between July 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
RXZ 1029 Mileage History
- 25/07/2024109,782 mi
- 30/07/2025116,033 mi+6,251 mi
- 31/07/2025116,052 mi+19 mi
- 24/03/2026120,389 mi+4,337 mi
- 27/03/2026120,392 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Fuel Injector / Copper Seat LeaksSerious
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