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Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,378 cc

T978 SDAMOT history

T978 SDA is a silver petrol Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,134 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 SDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,378 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 SDA was last recorded at 159,134 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,128 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,134 miles
  • 2024 – 158,346 miles
  • 2023 – 158,334 miles
  • 2022 – 157,127 miles
  • 2020 – 157,116 miles
  • 2014 – 143,166 miles
  • 2013 – 123,835 miles
  • 2012 – 115,111 miles
  • 2011 – 110,437 miles
  • 2010 – 103,323 miles
  • 2009 – 100,290 miles
  • 2008 – 96,441 miles
  • 2007 – 90,210 miles
  • 2006 – 81,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,134 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front /front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIn general sub frame mounting area corroded /painted

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,134 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,134 miles
    Test number
    754721709381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front /front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn general sub frame mounting area corroded /painted

  2. Fail159,128 miles (+782)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,128 miles
    Test number
    416871815867
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake cover fouling brake.

  3. Pass158,346 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    809569035209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,334 miles (+5)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    431452862320
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,329 miles (+1,202)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    622106961850
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass157,127 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    123643223893
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished.

  7. Fail157,127 miles (+11)2 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    409255254011
    • DangerousNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished.

  8. Fail157,116 miles (+13,950)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,116 miles
    Test number
    804949092201
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass143,166 miles (+19,331)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,166 miles
    Test number
    785015194156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLambda only just meeting requirements due to exhaust blowing

  10. Pass123,835 miles (+8,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    726941393134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass115,111 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    768963422241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,468 miles (+4,031)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,468 miles
    Test number
    715145992155
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  13. Pass110,437 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    328611501285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,323 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,323 miles
    Test number
    262499740423
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,323 miles (+3,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,323 miles
    Test number
    481719840141
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass100,290 miles (+3,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    173556909216
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,441 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    894093018244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,210 miles (+8,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    222952617282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    152563806248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 SDA

Does T978 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 SDA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T978 SDA?
The MOT on T978 SDA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 SDA done?
T978 SDA was recorded at 159,134 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T978 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 SDA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T978 SDA 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 T978 SDA find?
T978 SDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front /front bush marked yellow; in general sub frame mounting area corroded /painted.

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