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V157 FKU

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,341 mi
Last recorded222,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 222,341 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2024 222,341 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 216,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 212,093 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 212,059 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 208,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 203,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 198,839 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 190,325 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 190,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 181,413 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 181,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 159,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 146,122 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 146,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 131,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,242 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 703,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 62,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Aerial broken leaving sharp remainder of aerial showing

Middle row middle seat belt webbing damaged

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

O/S/R handbrake linkage stiff in operation

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

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

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

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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V157 FKU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V157 FKU, 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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V157 FKU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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