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J281 NNA

1991 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

167,733 mi
Last recorded167,733 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Landcruiser162,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 NNA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 167,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 167,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 167,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All Brake back plated heavily corroded and holed

Corrosion holes N/S/F and O/S/F wing but outside of 300mm. Also a terrible repair near N/S/F Body mount near sill butIcouldnt identify its purpose so passed on benefit of doubt

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Near tow socket (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis very muddy

Pass 11 Mar 2025 155,315 miles

All Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroding

Body and Chassis covered in Mud and showing signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,208 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wings holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody / chassis corrosion / muddy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all muddy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front and rear brake disc back plates corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little resurve travel /on limit needs adjustment/repair (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,657 miles

Coil spring corroded All front And rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hand break leaver high little reserve travel left only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to rear off chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 128,673 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high / has travel needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable side to side movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 120,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Pass 10 May 2019 117,562 miles

little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 10 May 2019 117,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2018 112,475 miles

Steering column slightly loose at top ( side to side movement at steering wheel)

Fail 15 May 2018 112,475 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column slightly loose at top ( side to side movement at steering wheel)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,578 miles

rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2015 108,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,765 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise o/s/f head lamp water inside.

advise rear brake check pads low.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

advise water in o/s/f head lamp.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise brake hoses starting to perish

advise front shock absorber mounts split+perished

advise front+rear number plates starting to fade

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in top column bush

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,591 miles

advise brake hoses starting to perish

advise front shock absorber mounts split+perished

advise front+rear number plates starting to fade

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

advise slight play in top column bush

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,810 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

swivel joinnts both weeping grease

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,300 miles

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

swivel joinnts both weeping grease

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,111 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 87,111 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,664 miles

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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J281 NNA is a 1991 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 162,733 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 J281 NNA, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J281 NNA is a 1991 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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