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T830 BVA

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

273,062 mi
Last recorded273,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 BVA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 273,062 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit! (2016 tyres).

some corrosion evident to vehicle chassis members and suspension components front and rear!

Pass 10 Dec 2024 271,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 271,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear bump stop mounts missing!

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges and therefore near to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2022 269,478 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges near to limit!

Fail 8 Dec 2022 269,467 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges near to limit!

Pass 11 Dec 2021 268,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and near to limit!

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber mounts missing.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

rear axle pinion snout seal leaking.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 265,155 miles

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

low handbrake reading offside but efficiency readings met!

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges.

offside front tyre wearing at edges!

oil leak from oil filter area.

oil leak from rear axle differential pinion seal area!

power steering operation noisy (level ok).

Pass 25 Nov 2019 253,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

offside parking brake noisy/rough operation.

Fail 22 Nov 2019 253,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 240,823 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play!

Fail 16 Nov 2018 240,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play!

Pass 17 Nov 2017 228,510 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake reading low.

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 228,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside handbrake reading low.

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 218,308 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 218,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 206,463 miles

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 196,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear most seat belts not fully checked

Fail 13 Nov 2014 196,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear most seat belts not fully checked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 188,025 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear differential leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2013 187,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear differential leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 180,747 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 174,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 167,441 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 156,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 17 Nov 2009 156,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2008 134,773 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,202 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 125,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 104,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 83,579 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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T830 BVA is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T830 BVA, 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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T830 BVA is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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