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R174 LWO

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

211,121 mi
Last recorded211,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 LWO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 211,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 207,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 206,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 196,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 185,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 175,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 163,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 155,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,778 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,792 miles

Gearbox mounting defective center under

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 138,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 132,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack anchor bush worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,079 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside washer weak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 130,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside washer weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 114,161 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,129 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,276 miles

slight judder on braking

Pass 26 Apr 2008 91,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,225 miles

play in the steering rack off side

Pass 26 Apr 2005 62,739 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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R174 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R174 LWO, 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 R174 LWO registered?

R174 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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