Toyota Land Cruiser (2001)
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
CarHunch analysed 1,512 real MOT records for the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
**2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER – MOT RELIABILITY VERDICT**
The 2001 Land Cruiser's first-time pass rate of 75.1% sits below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average MOT performance for its age. More concerning, 35.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold—which should weigh heavily on any buyer's inspection checklist.
At 120,357 miles median, these vehicles are running higher mileage than many 23-year-olds, yet they're racking up an average of 4.31 failures and 26.3 advisories per test, suggesting wear and corrosion are catching up fast. Before purchase, have a trusted mechanic inspect the undercarriage, suspension, and brake lines thoroughly, as the dangerous defect rate points to systemic issues beyond cosmetic age.
What to check before buying a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 1,329 | 75.1% | 4.36 |
| Petrol (11%) | 167 | 76% | 3.84 |
| LPG (1%) | 12 | 73.6% | 5.17 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 77.4% | 5 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 60.9% | 9 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles fall between 92,670 and 145,537 miles.
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser — Still on the Road
482 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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