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R180 SLM

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

177,756 mi
Last recorded177,756 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 177,756 miles

Central Body mounting fixings insecure N/s, before rear wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Within range of tow bar fixing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Within range of tow bar fixings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use Bracket is broken (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left inner edge, starting to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff corroding and slightly leaking oil

Tank guard corroding away N/S

Pass 6 Aug 2024 175,008 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank Gard corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play steering rack mountings

Fail 6 Aug 2024 175,008 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank Gard corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play steering rack mountings

Pass 11 Sep 2023 172,879 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all chassis front to rear corroded.

fuel tank metal protection shield corroded.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

under side of vehicle corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 169,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded.

fuel tank metal protection shield corroded.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

under side vehicle corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 167,257 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank metal protection shield corroded.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

under side of vehicle corroded.

under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 167,120 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff valve is corroded. (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded.

fuel tank metal protection shield is corroded.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

under side of vehicle corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 164,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter starting to perish may need replacement very soon

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff may need replacing soon as corroded (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

fuel tank protection plate corroded

slight play in steering rack mountings may need attention very soon

underside of vehicle/chassis corroding all over my need welding repairs very soon/offside /nearside rear inner wheel arches corroding may need attention very soon

Fail 19 Aug 2020 164,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely all four brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter starting to perish may need replacement very soon

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff may need replacing soon as corroded (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

fuel tank protection plate corroded

rear handbrake linkage seizing needs attention very soon

slight play in steering rack mountings may need attention very soon

underside of vehicle/chassis corroding all over my need welding repairs very soon/offside /nearside rear inner wheel arches corroding may need attention very soon

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear to nearside rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front section CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged rear to front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear body mounting slightly corroded

No coolant in bottle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake load valve corroded

Rear seats missing

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 164,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear to nearside rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front section CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged rear to front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear body mounting slightly corroded

No coolant in bottle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake load valve corroded

Rear seats missing

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 161,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 161,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 155,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 155,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 149,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 144,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 144,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 138,201 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 138,201 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,390 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,825 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 111,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,986 miles

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

hand brake travel

suspect cluch worn

wipers

Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,598 miles

the third row of seats not fitted

under trays fitted to the front half of the vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R180 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R180 SLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R180 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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