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T143 BGU

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

264,862 mi
Last recorded264,862 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 264,862 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 264,853 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 261,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 261,292 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Rubber to rigid pipe - joint leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 256,959 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 256,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside inner track rod slight play

offside inner track rod slight play

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 28 Nov 2022 252,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 252,475 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 247,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 242,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 238,445 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 238,420 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced needs new light unit (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 233,888 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 15 May 2018 233,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2017 228,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 222,129 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 222,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs considerably worn and corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 213,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 203,146 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 203,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 194,051 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 5 Apr 2013 193,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 3mm tread

exhaust rear section rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 184,361 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 174,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 164,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 154,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 145,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 135,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 135,479 miles

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

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

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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T143 BGU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T143 BGU, 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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T143 BGU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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