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R203 HNE

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

223,751 mi
Last recorded223,751 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 HNE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 223,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 222,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 221,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 220,306 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 23 Jan 2021 217,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 209,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 209,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel has slight side to side play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

bull bars fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 202,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 202,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking engine bay (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 184,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 165,397 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 165,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,652 miles

slight plkay in steering arms and knucles

Pass 16 May 2006 72,458 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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R203 HNE is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R203 HNE, 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 HNE is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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