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V281 OKP

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

245,126 mi
Last recorded245,126 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 OKP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 245,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 243,801 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 235,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 227,612 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 227,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 218,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 209,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 201,444 miles

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

Steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2018 192,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 183,434 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

under-body & components corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 177,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 168,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2013 168,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2012 154,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 143,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 143,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 131,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 131,058 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 120,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 108,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 108,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,388 miles

Slight play in steering rack mountings - standard. †Rearmost seat belts not fully tested - seats folded. †Coolant pipes to rear heater heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering rack mountings - standard. †Rearmost seat belts not fully tested - seats folded. †Coolant pipes to rear heater heavily corroded

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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V281 OKP is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 V281 OKP, 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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What year was V281 OKP registered?

V281 OKP is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V281 OKP safe to buy?

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