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L4 VRO

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,898 mi
Last recorded264,898 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VRO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 264,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel DRAG LINK (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 261,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 261,214 miles

Heavy duty aftermarket bumper fitted to the front of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 260,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 260,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 260,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 260,479 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

modified bumpers fitted front and rear

Pass 23 Dec 2019 258,927 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 258,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 256,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear bumpers modifyed

side skirts fitted

steering damper gaiter inscure

Fail 20 Dec 2018 256,957 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear bumpers modifyed

side skirts fitted

steering damper gaiter inscure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 249,117 miles

aftermarket bumpers fitted legal for UK MOT

aftermarket wheels fitted legal for UK MOT

aftermarket winch fitted legal for UK MOT

Fail 5 Dec 2017 249,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp doesnt work with sidelights on (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 246,917 miles

aftermarket bumpers fitted legal for UK MOT

aftermarket wheels fitted legal for UK MOT

aftermarket winch fitted legal for UK MOT

Pass 1 Mar 2016 234,725 miles

Aftermarket Winch fitted , Legal for UK MOT

Aftermarket wheels fitted (315/70/17) Legal for UK MOT

Vehicle fitted with at Aftermarket bumpers, Legal for UK MOT

Pass 17 Mar 2015 224,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 215,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 206,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 206,810 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 199,368 miles

chips to screen

hand brake travel

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2011 190,303 miles

advise click from osf hub on lock

advise nsf bump stop missing

advise rear section of front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

advise surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipe s

Pass 21 May 2010 177,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 177,874 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 165,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 150,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 136,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 136,743 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 134,946 miles

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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L4 VRO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 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 L4 VRO, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 VRO registered?

L4 VRO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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