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S978 ENJ

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

282,670 mi
Last recorded282,670 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 282,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 278,281 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 272,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 267,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 262,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 259,331 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 255,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 251,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 245,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 239,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 233,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 228,322 miles

Very little movement in off side parking brake arm at drum

Fail 29 Oct 2013

Corrosion on fuel lines

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013

Corrosion on fuel lines

Silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 222,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 222,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 220,616 miles

some test items hidden by covers/components

Fail 21 Oct 2011 220,616 miles

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

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

some test items hidden by covers/components

Pass 22 Oct 2010 217,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 213,276 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 213,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S978 ENJ is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S978 ENJ, 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 S978 ENJ registered?

S978 ENJ is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is S978 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S978 ENJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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