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R28 LYG

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

221,219 mi
Last recorded221,219 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 LYG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 221,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 216,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 209,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 204,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 199,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 193,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 187,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 182,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 182,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 174,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 174,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 170,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 170,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 166,224 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 162,901 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 162,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 157,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 150,619 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 150,616 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 144,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 144,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 138,465 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 129,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 120,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 113,794 miles

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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R28 LYG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R28 LYG, 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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R28 LYG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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