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T281 YFA

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

191,355 mi
Last recorded191,355 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 YFA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 191,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

both o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 186,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under floor body corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 186,117 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under floor body corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 180,041 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 178,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight is yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight is yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate slight damage

Fail 30 Jan 2023 178,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release handbrake part not attached to fitting (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 90 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight is yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight is yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,427 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Amber. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack bushes.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 175,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Locking pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Amber. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack bushes.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 172,607 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 172,606 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 168,724 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 167,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 167,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing upper ball joint split pin. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bump stop mounting correded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 165,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 165,488 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 165,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened rear bump stop coroded and un bonded (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,096 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 150,096 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 133,457 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Sep 2014 133,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2013 132,588 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2012 130,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,396 miles

front o/s and n/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish

front tyres just legal

Pass 7 Jul 2010 123,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 110,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 100,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 100,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,546 miles

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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T281 YFA is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 T281 YFA, 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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T281 YFA is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 April 1999.

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