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L10 TLN

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,113 mi
Last recorded258,113 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 TLN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 258,113 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 11 Dec 2025 258,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Dec 2024 248,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 242,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 234,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 234,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 226,176 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 226,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 217,182 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 209,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 199,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 190,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 184,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front steering rack mounts have slight play in

Rear axle corroded at suspension mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 181,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear axle corroded

modified suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2014 178,208 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight smell of diesel under vehicle no visable leaks take care

Pass 7 Nov 2014 178,208 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight smell of diesel under vehicle no visable leaks take care

Pass 4 Nov 2013 174,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 171,980 miles

fuel filler pipe damp, not leaking at time of test.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 166,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 159,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 152,179 miles

rear axle, near pinion , acctuator not connected loose , corroded mounting

Pass 12 Nov 2008 141,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 130,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 130,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 119,035 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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L10 TLN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 L10 TLN, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L10 TLN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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