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S489 SLH

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 SLH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,860 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 129,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 125,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,290 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside os handbrake linkage seized (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,424 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,775 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 93,749 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,803 miles

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

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

REAR HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,007 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,007 miles

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

Hard to see front brake pads therefore could not properly check if worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see front brake pads cleary as there coverd .

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 52,719 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,632 miles

nearside front tyre worn

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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S489 SLH is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S489 SLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S489 SLH registered?

S489 SLH is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 1999.

Is S489 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 SLH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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