2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · Y48 VCC
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 158,279 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y48 VCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 158,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y48 VCC 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (Y48 VCC) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
Y48 VCC Mileage History
- 11/01/2023154,768 mi
- 10/01/2024155,574 mi+806 mi
- 14/01/2025157,100 mi+1,526 mi
- 26/01/2026158,137 mi+1,037 mi
- 28/07/2026158,279 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Land Cruiser (J150)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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