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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red and Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 4,164 cc

M975 PAOMOT history

M975 PAO is a red and grey diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 250,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
250,073 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M975 PAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M975 PAO was last recorded at 250,073 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,621 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,452 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,073 miles
  • 2025 – 247,621 miles
  • 2024 – 236,694 miles
  • 2023 – 228,901 miles
  • 2022 – 222,275 miles
  • 2021 – 215,308 miles
  • 2020 – 209,138 miles
  • 2019 – 205,900 miles
  • 2018 – 202,246 miles
  • 2017 – 199,057 miles
  • 2016 – 195,920 miles
  • 2015 – 193,047 miles
  • 2014 – 188,648 miles
  • 2013 – 182,551 miles
  • 2011 – 169,374 miles
  • 2010 – 163,493 miles
  • 2009 – 156,800 miles
  • 2008 – 150,484 miles
  • 2007 – 143,554 miles
  • 2006 – 133,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,073 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

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.

  • Lower general areas of surface corrosion to chassis and under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Lower under body and chassis covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear lower offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,073 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    250,073 miles
    Test number
    538040031231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion chassis
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  2. Pass247,621 miles (+10,927)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    247,621 miles
    Test number
    303508954663
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion chassis
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle under sealed

  3. Pass236,694 miles (+7,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    236,694 miles
    Test number
    974849769937
    • AdvisoryLower general areas of surface corrosion to chassis and under body
    • AdvisoryLower under body and chassis covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower offside rear brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass228,901 miles (+6,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    228,901 miles
    Test number
    285448679887
    • AdvisoryLower general areas of surface corrosion to chassis and under body
    • AdvisoryLower under body and chassis covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Exhaust noisy exhaust noise level slightly high (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

  5. Pass222,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    222,275 miles
    Test number
    300964702344
    • AdvisorySlight play in panard rod

  6. Fail222,275 miles (+6,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,275 miles
    Test number
    984661717678
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in panard rod

  7. Pass215,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    215,308 miles
    Test number
    238009568636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail215,308 miles (+6,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,308 miles
    Test number
    561444326474
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adjusted (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass209,138 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    209,138 miles
    Test number
    397260968518
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front pipe union (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tracta seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tracta seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail209,138 miles (+3,238)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,138 miles
    Test number
    362543570933
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front pipe union (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tracta seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tracta seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass205,900 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    205,900 miles
    Test number
    229106095558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass202,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    202,246 miles
    Test number
    146153037589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

  13. Fail202,246 miles (+3,189)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,246 miles
    Test number
    401597639044
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure refit (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play adjust (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

  14. Pass199,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    199,057 miles
    Test number
    524265823593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail199,057 miles (+3,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,057 miles
    Test number
    940113569583
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking fuel pipe front new clip fitted (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass195,920 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    195,920 miles
    Test number
    716628166203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass193,047 miles (+4,399)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    193,047 miles
    Test number
    869526905299
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteRearmost body to chassis mounting points corroded by not excessive.
    • NoteSteering, suspension and brake components showing signs of rust and deterioration.
    • NoteTail pipe from rear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass188,648 miles (+125)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    188,648 miles
    Test number
    979400814211
    • NoteBRAKE STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
    • NoteO/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.
    • NoteREAR N/S AND O/S BODY MOUNT POINTS TO CHASSIS AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

  19. Fail188,523 miles (+5,972)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,523 miles
    Test number
    867380504225
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteBRAKE STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
    • NoteFRONT TRANSVERSE STEERING DAMPER HAS A SMALL AMMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING.
    • NoteO/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

  20. Pass182,551 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    877891503297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak from front tractor joints
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  21. Pass175,774 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    175,774 km
    Test number
    777986592143
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteRear seats not presented at time of m o t test

  22. Pass169,374 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    169,374 miles
    Test number
    947521201258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass163,493 miles (+6,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    163,493 miles
    Test number
    752520770162
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F WHEEL

  24. Pass156,800 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    400143869100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail156,774 miles (+6,290)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,774 miles
    Test number
    510426859147
    • FailureBrake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth axle swivel hubs very rusty/pitted

  26. Pass150,484 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    150,484 miles
    Test number
    480017878188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail150,364 miles (+6,810)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,364 miles
    Test number
    842332448152
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass143,554 miles (+9,686)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    143,554 miles
    Test number
    962272547101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass133,868 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    571667136190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail133,642 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,642 miles
    Test number
    234985126147
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about M975 PAO

Does M975 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M975 PAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M975 PAO?
The MOT on M975 PAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M975 PAO done?
M975 PAO was recorded at 250,073 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has M975 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M975 PAO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on M975 PAO 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 M975 PAO find?
M975 PAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; general corrosion chassis; vehicle under sealed.

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