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Toyota Landcruiser

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 4,164 cc

L4 VROMOT history

L4 VRO is a black diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 264,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L4 VRO black Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
264,898 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VRO was last recorded at 264,898 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,518 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,380 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 264,898 miles
  • 2024 – 261,518 miles
  • 2023 – 261,214 miles
  • 2022 – 260,857 miles
  • 2021 – 260,479 miles
  • 2019 – 258,927 miles
  • 2018 – 256,957 miles
  • 2017 – 249,117 miles
  • 2016 – 234,725 miles
  • 2015 – 224,259 miles
  • 2014 – 215,605 miles
  • 2013 – 206,810 miles
  • 2012 – 199,368 miles
  • 2011 – 190,303 miles
  • 2010 – 177,963 miles
  • 2009 – 165,531 miles
  • 2008 – 150,272 miles
  • 2007 – 136,743 miles
  • 2006 – 134,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,898 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel DRAG LINK (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,898 miles (+3,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    264,898 miles
    Test number
    396128268397
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel DRAG LINK (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass261,518 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    261,518 miles
    Test number
    828400246457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass261,214 miles (+357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    261,214 miles
    Test number
    562969741881
    • AdvisoryHeavy duty aftermarket bumper fitted to the front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass260,857 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    260,857 miles
    Test number
    542046709290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass260,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    260,729 miles
    Test number
    899520597679
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail260,729 miles (+250)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,729 miles
    Test number
    486665653146
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  7. Pass260,479 miles (+1,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    260,479 miles
    Test number
    873819942834
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryModified bumpers fitted front and rear

  8. Pass258,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    258,927 miles
    Test number
    739098271455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail258,927 miles (+1,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,927 miles
    Test number
    190219834304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass256,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    256,957 miles
    Test number
    364143314845
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers modifyed
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisorySteering damper gaiter inscure

  11. Fail256,957 miles (+7,840)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,957 miles
    Test number
    501434130421
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers modifyed
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisorySteering damper gaiter inscure

  12. Pass249,117 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    249,117 miles
    Test number
    228465115066
    • AdvisoryAftermarket bumpers fitted legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryAftermarket winch fitted legal for UK MOT

  13. Fail249,032 miles (+2,115)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,032 miles
    Test number
    840880086947
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp doesnt work with sidelights on (1.2.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass246,917 miles (+12,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    246,917 miles
    Test number
    747996376776
    • AdvisoryAftermarket bumpers fitted legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryAftermarket winch fitted legal for UK MOT

  15. Pass234,725 miles (+10,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    234,725 miles
    Test number
    263137493712
    • AdvisoryAftermarket Winch fitted , Legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryAftermarket wheels fitted (315/70/17) Legal for UK MOT
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with at Aftermarket bumpers, Legal for UK MOT

  16. Pass224,259 miles (+8,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    224,259 miles
    Test number
    767126775008
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  17. Pass215,605 miles (+8,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    215,605 miles
    Test number
    866087574014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass206,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    206,810 miles
    Test number
    235727353119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail206,810 miles (+7,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,810 miles
    Test number
    828045953176
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass199,368 miles (+9,065)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    199,368 miles
    Test number
    169486332130
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteHand brake travel
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroding

  21. Pass190,303 miles (+12,340)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    190,303 miles
    Test number
    646341741187
    • NoteAdvise click from osf hub on lock
    • NoteAdvise nsf bump stop missing
    • NoteAdvise rear section of front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipe s

  22. Pass177,963 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    177,963 miles
    Test number
    222651740124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail177,874 miles (+12,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,874 miles
    Test number
    510228230180
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass165,531 miles (+15,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    165,531 miles
    Test number
    904779139137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass150,272 miles (+13,529)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    150,272 miles
    Test number
    972213918149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    443423417150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail136,743 miles (+1,797)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    131876607164
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass134,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    134,946 miles
    Test number
    161134536420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VRO

Does L4 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 VRO expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 VRO?
The MOT on L4 VRO expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 VRO done?
L4 VRO was recorded at 264,898 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has L4 VRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VRO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 VRO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 VRO find?
L4 VRO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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