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L50 CDE

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,687 mi
Last recorded212,687 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 CDE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 212,687 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 206,300 miles

Nearside Rear box section corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear box section corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 199,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner back box section corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner back box section corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroed

Pass 27 May 2023 195,733 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 194,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear sills corroded but not strutual

underbody surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2018 189,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 189,716 miles

Axle fractured stabiliser mounting snapped off (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 179,319 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 179,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 170,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 158,098 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 158,098 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,951 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 134,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 126,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 122,337 miles

handbrake cable adjuster has been repaired (welded)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 109,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 109,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,134 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,484 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 91,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L50 CDE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L50 CDE, 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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What year was L50 CDE registered?

L50 CDE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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