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V521 FJT

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

238,099 mi
Last recorded238,099 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 FJT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 238,099 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 237,664 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Fail 19 May 2025 237,664 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Pass 23 May 2024 237,023 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 236,613 miles

Handbrake.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear seats stored away. Tested seatbelts, unable to test buckles.

Pass 25 May 2022 235,767 miles

3rd row of seats missing unable to check seatbelts

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

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

oil leak from front and rear diffs

Pass 27 Apr 2021 234,664 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear inner arches corroded near body mount.

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 234,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear inner arches corroded near body mount.

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 233,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 232,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 230,615 miles

front brake pads are low

nsf headlight on low line and osf headlight on high line

nsf wheel arch is corroded and taped over

osf and nsf lower suspension ball joints are worn to mot limits

rear cross member is corroded near springs and dampers

steering rack mounts are worn

there is cosmetic corrosion on lower body work near body mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2017 230,609 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nsr chassis rail (6.6.6)

front brake pads are low

nsf headlight on low line and osf headlight on high line

nsf wheel arch is corroded and taped over

osf and nsf lower suspension ball joints are worn to mot limits

rear cross member is corroded near springs and dampers

steering rack mounts are worn

there is cosmetic corrosion on lower body work near body mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2016 227,169 miles

body work corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 227,169 miles

Stop lamp not working brake light switch lose (1.2.1b)

body work corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 216,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake slightly spongy

suspension modified

Pass 23 Oct 2014 201,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 187,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs showing light rust

Fail 29 Oct 2013 187,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake discs showing light rust

Pass 3 Oct 2012 173,166 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 163,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 152,114 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 140,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 89,776 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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V521 FJT is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V521 FJT, 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 V521 FJT registered?

V521 FJT is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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