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R144 BVS

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 BVS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,683 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,692 miles

both tyres on nearside front nad rear starting to perrish/crack in tread

slight leak on rear diff and front transfure box

Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 122,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,863 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 121,515 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 121,515 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,673 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,619 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 119,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 117,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 116,913 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 May 2008 115,036 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

rear springs rusty

Fail 12 May 2008 115,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slight corrosion

rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 114,139 miles

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

REAR FOG LIGHTS ATT. SOON CONDITION †RACK BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

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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R144 BVS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R144 BVS, 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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R144 BVS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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