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R203 EUB

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

268,871 mi
Last recorded268,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 268,871 miles

parking brake has low effort

Fail 20 Sep 2025 268,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 259,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 259,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 251,611 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all round general suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2022 244,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 234,143 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 233,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 229,620 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 221,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 215,179 miles

Front headlamp converter kit fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 215,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front headlamp converter kit fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 207,240 miles

Front headlamp fited converter

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil laeks

Fail 5 Jan 2016 207,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil laeks

Pass 11 Dec 2014 198,421 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 198,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 191,671 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 188,003 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering shaft gaitor split

Fail 25 Mar 2013 187,809 miles

Centre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering shaft gaitor split

oil grease leaking from nsf osf swivel ball joints

Pass 5 Apr 2012 182,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 182,363 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow bar wireing insucure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 175,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 169,084 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front ns and os axel swivel hubs leaking grease

steering column bulk head gator split

Fail 30 Mar 2010 169,084 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front ns and os axel swivel hubs leaking grease

steering column bulk head gator split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 159,242 miles

2 rear seats missing at time of test

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

all four tyres slightly perrished on side wall

hand brake travel slightly high

slight leak from both front hubs

Pass 15 May 2008 152,242 miles

2 rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 May 2007 141,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 141,667 miles

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear set of seats missing at time of test

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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R203 EUB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R203 EUB, 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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R203 EUB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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