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M298 TAB

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 TAB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 136,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 136,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 135,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,835 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,689 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,286 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension covered in heavy corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension covered in heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

condition of front swivel hubs

side steps fitted

suspension covered in corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

condition of front swivel hubs

side steps fitted

suspension covered in corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front head lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,696 miles

headlight glass broken but not afecting beam image

nearside rear tyre as slight cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,391 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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M298 TAB is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 100,622 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 M298 TAB, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M298 TAB registered?

M298 TAB is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is M298 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M298 TAB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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