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Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,686 cc

T981 GSEMOT history

T981 GSE is a blue petrol Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,269 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 GSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,686 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 GSE was last recorded at 124,269 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,269 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,269 miles
  • 2024 – 122,071 miles
  • 2023 – 119,083 miles
  • 2021 – 113,954 miles
  • 2020 – 112,009 miles
  • 2018 – 110,575 miles
  • 2017 – 109,021 miles
  • 2013 – 109,014 miles
  • 2012 – 107,511 miles
  • 2011 – 99,888 miles
  • 2010 – 90,073 miles
  • 2009 – 84,752 miles
  • 2008 – 80,255 miles
  • 2007 – 74,225 miles
  • 2006 – 67,463 miles
  • 2005 – 57,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,269 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Oil leak differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,269 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,269 miles
    Test number
    950045042948
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail124,269 miles (+2,198)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,269 miles
    Test number
    736455864156
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,071 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,071 miles
    Test number
    248994314877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,083 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    623398573592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,077 miles (+5,123)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    620690013379
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    872473247888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low effort

  7. Fail113,954 miles (+1,945)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    105076501025
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low effort

  8. Pass112,009 miles (+1,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    659344231140
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion and been undersealed

  9. Pass110,575 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    968326157458
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass109,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,021 miles
    Test number
    602468321851
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail109,021 miles (+7)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,021 miles
    Test number
    529642445704
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass109,014 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,014 miles
    Test number
    645532983047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,511 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    909593562002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,888 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    109032951080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,880 miles (+9,807)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    809735541093
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass90,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    121124230402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,073 miles (+73)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    903274330018
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail90,000 miles (+5,248)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,000 miles
    Test number
    551527120031
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass84,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    203613619452
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,752 miles (+4,497)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    420303519115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,255 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,255 miles
    Test number
    540725018163
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass74,225 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    861524367158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall
    • NoteOff side parking brake lever sticking slight

  23. Fail74,222 miles (+310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    403403367150
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail73,912 miles (+6,449)1 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    333188527110
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteCentre differential lock indicator light staying on.
    • NoteApprox 2000 miles on rear brake pads (viewed through wheels)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perishing slightly.
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake lever/pivot sticking slightly.

  25. Pass67,463 miles (+9,497)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,463 miles
    Test number
    584387836161
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable lever sticking slightly
    • NotePlay at offside front lower ball joint †
    • NotePlay at offside front upper ball joint
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front track rod

  26. Pass57,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    57,966 miles
    Test number
    250454265142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 GSE

Does T981 GSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 GSE is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 GSE?
The MOT on T981 GSE is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 GSE done?
T981 GSE was recorded at 124,269 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has T981 GSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 GSE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T981 GSE 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 T981 GSE find?
T981 GSE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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