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T960 SWU

1999 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

258,745 mi
Last recorded258,745 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser132,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 258,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 253,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 253,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 248,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 248,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 240,837 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 240,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected ns rear hub oil seal leaking affecting brakes (1.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 231,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 223,986 miles

slight fraying on os seat belt

slight oil leak on engine slight play in steering rack bushes slight smoke on acc

Pass 6 Mar 2020 215,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 204,993 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 194,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 187,425 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 178,865 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 178,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 170,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in offside rear shock absorber

Fail 11 Mar 2015 170,327 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in offside rear shock absorber

Fail 1 Apr 2014 160,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 160,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 151,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,547 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 142,547 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 131,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake req clean and grease on pin and o/s hinge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,427 miles

handbrake req clean and grease on pin and o/s hinge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,608 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 100,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 89,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 79,280 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 79,280 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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T960 SWU is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 132,632 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T960 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T960 SWU registered?

T960 SWU is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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