Toyota Land Cruiser
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,982 cc
T551 MEFMOT history
T551 MEF is a silver petrol Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 189,587 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,773 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T551 MEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Land Cruiser
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T551 MEF was last recorded at 189,587 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,290 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,297 miles
- Average per year
- 4,773 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,587 miles
- 2025 – 186,290 miles
- 2024 – 172,100 miles
- 2022 – 161,669 miles
- 2021 – 147,656 miles
- 2020 – 144,722 miles
- 2019 – 137,996 miles
- 2018 – 132,159 miles
- 2017 – 127,998 miles
- 2015 – 123,132 miles
- 2014 – 121,390 miles
- 2013 – 119,587 miles
- 2012 – 117,612 miles
- 2011 – 115,898 miles
- 2010 – 113,915 miles
- 2009 – 110,561 miles
- 2008 – 107,205 miles
- 2007 – 103,668 miles
- 2006 – 92,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,587 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has slight corrosion and some parts covered in under seal
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nsf light damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nsf mirror slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,587 miles (+3,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 189,587 miles
- Test number
- 386344956941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has slight corrosion and some parts covered in under seal
Pass186,290 miles (+14,190)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 186,290 miles
- Test number
- 853006867555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side mirror( outer casing) loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,100 miles (+199)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 172,100 miles
- Test number
- 823548815626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf light damaged
- AdvisoryNsf mirror slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,901 miles (+10,232)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,901 miles
- Test number
- 149981525336
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf light damaged
- AdvisoryNsf mirror slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,669 miles
- Test number
- 695630205794
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake light on
Fail161,669 miles (+14,013)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,669 miles
- Test number
- 201225755317
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake light on
Pass147,656 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 147,656 miles
- Test number
- 727913428861
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf droplink bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryNsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryOsf droplink bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOsf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components
Fail147,656 miles (+2,934)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,656 miles
- Test number
- 672926621155
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf droplink bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryNsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryOsf droplink bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOsf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components
Pass144,722 miles (+6,726)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,722 miles
- Test number
- 828715912012
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf/osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
Pass137,996 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,996 miles
- Test number
- 561414986527
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail137,996 miles (+5,837)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,996 miles
- Test number
- 837030206199
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,159 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 132,159 miles
- Test number
- 327177613920
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail132,155 miles (+4,157)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,155 miles
- Test number
- 957996664070
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass127,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 127,998 miles
- Test number
- 997494515760
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail127,998 miles (+4,866)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,998 miles
- Test number
- 263218448947
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureStop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass123,132 miles (+1,742)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 123,132 miles
- Test number
- 390792809092
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass121,390 miles (+1,803)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,390 miles
- Test number
- 196197404249
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass119,587 miles (+1,975)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 119,587 miles
- Test number
- 775148433235
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail117,612 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,612 miles
- Test number
- 108126222213
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass117,612 miles (+1,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 117,612 miles
- Test number
- 519216722298
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass115,898 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 115,898 miles
- Test number
- 875551981195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass113,915 miles (+3,354)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 113,915 miles
- Test number
- 612620490194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass110,561 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 110,561 miles
- Test number
- 241459049149
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail110,561 miles (+3,356)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,561 miles
- Test number
- 151339949158
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass107,205 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 107,205 miles
- Test number
- 710576058175
- DangerousOil leak
Fail107,205 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,205 miles
- Test number
- 954896858152
- DangerousOil leak
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Pass103,668 miles (+10,707)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 103,668 miles
- Test number
- 131162537092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 92,961 miles
- Test number
- 524401536020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T551 MEF
- Does T551 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 MEF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T551 MEF?
- The MOT on T551 MEF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T551 MEF done?
- T551 MEF was recorded at 189,587 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,773 miles a year.
- Has T551 MEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T551 MEF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T551 MEF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T551 MEF find?
- T551 MEF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; under vehicle has slight corrosion and some parts covered in under seal.
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