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E748 LEG

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,057 mi
Last recorded229,057 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE748 LEG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 229,057 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 229,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 227,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight corrosion to all doors

Pass 15 Nov 2023 224,160 miles

All Passenger Doors Corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 222,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2016 216,325 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 216,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 210,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 207,433 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 201,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 197,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 191,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 184,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 175,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 166,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 166,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 159,952 miles

oil leak to near side hub

Fail 11 Sep 2007 159,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking recommend renewal

Pass 25 Aug 2006 151,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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E748 LEG is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 148,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E748 LEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E748 LEG registered?

E748 LEG is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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