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T551 MEF

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,587 mi
Last recorded189,587 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 MEF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 189,587 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under vehicle has slight corrosion and some parts covered in under seal

Pass 2 Apr 2025 186,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Side mirror( outer casing) loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 172,100 miles

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

Nsf light damaged

Nsf mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 171,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nsf light damaged

Nsf mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,669 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake light on

Fail 17 Oct 2022 161,669 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake light on

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nsf droplink bush deteriorated

nsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated

osf droplink bush deteriorated

osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 147,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

nsf droplink bush deteriorated

nsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated

osf droplink bush deteriorated

osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,722 miles

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

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

nsf/osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2019 137,996 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 137,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,998 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 123,132 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 121,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 119,587 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 117,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 110,561 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 110,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 107,205 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 103,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 92,961 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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T551 MEF is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T551 MEF, 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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T551 MEF is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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