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E159 UKN

1987 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,950 mi
Last recorded102,950 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Landcruiser164,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 88,773 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,408 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring and rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,135 miles

corrsion on chassis and body

offside front axle loosing grease

unable to check rear seats

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrsion on chassis and body

offside front axle loosing grease

unable to check rear seats

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,639 miles

corrosion on chassis

offside front axle losing oil

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on chassis

offside front axle losing oil

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,370 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,503 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,251 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,985 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,404 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber deteriorating

Offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

front registation plate deteriorating

rear seat belts unable to check

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,450 miles

body slightly poor condition no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

inner & outer sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f hubseal leaking oil not onto brake disc at time of test.

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody poor condition not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,674 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 69,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tractor joint leaking oil not contaminating brake componants.

n/s/f tyre low on outside edge.

rear bumper damaged not to x/s.

underbody condition poor will require further welding next year.

underbody corroded no holes made with c.a.t

Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,685 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

chassis corroded no holes made with c.a.t.

o/s/f seat belt repaired.

underbody condition poor corrosion evident.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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E159 UKN is a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 164,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E159 UKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E159 UKN is a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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