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Toyota Landcruiser

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,982 cc

P181 POWMOT history

P181 POW is a black diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 22 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 193,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

P181 POW black Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,963 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 POW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 POW was last recorded at 193,963 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,461 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,502 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,963 miles
  • 2025 – 189,461 miles
  • 2024 – 184,914 miles
  • 2023 – 180,624 miles
  • 2022 – 177,598 miles
  • 2020 – 173,166 miles
  • 2019 – 170,445 miles
  • 2018 – 166,850 miles
  • 2017 – 163,572 miles
  • 2016 – 160,418 miles
  • 2015 – 157,203 miles
  • 2014 – 152,397 miles
  • 2013 – 148,024 miles
  • 2012 – 144,637 miles
  • 2011 – 139,694 miles
  • 2010 – 132,178 miles
  • 2009 – 125,321 miles
  • 2008 – 119,405 miles
  • 2007 – 112,965 miles
  • 2006 – 103,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,963 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber worn to excess

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,963 miles (+4,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,963 miles
    Test number
    358082694829
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber worn to excess

  2. Pass189,461 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    189,461 miles
    Test number
    251260560753
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack joint has slight play - to excess
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes have slight play

  3. Pass184,914 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,914 miles
    Test number
    698317346205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,624 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,624 miles
    Test number
    686924207534
    • AdvisoryEmissions printer error
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass177,598 miles (+4,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,598 miles
    Test number
    266804208431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn to excess
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass173,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,166 miles
    Test number
    310584448876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,165 miles (+2,720)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,165 miles
    Test number
    940064210095
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass170,445 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,445 miles
    Test number
    201887896940
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis corroded

  9. Pass166,850 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    803636124913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,572 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,572 miles
    Test number
    801618211361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,418 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,418 miles
    Test number
    214639725759
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner rack joint.

  12. Pass157,203 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,203 miles
    Test number
    776297675167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,397 miles (+4,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,397 miles
    Test number
    789065094129
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass148,024 miles (+3,387)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,024 miles
    Test number
    295547473154
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads not visible on inspection
    • NoteNsf and osf flexible brake hoses cracking
    • NoteSlight dampness showing at os steering rack area
    • NoteSlight play in rear handbrake pivot on axle

  15. Pass144,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,637 miles
    Test number
    105711072121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,637 miles (+4,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,637 miles
    Test number
    819210962176
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass139,694 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    139,694 miles
    Test number
    279832161188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,178 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    501055750194
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Fail132,047 miles (+6,726)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    863967640135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes worn

  20. Pass125,321 miles (+5,916)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    125,321 miles
    Test number
    863408149111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO s f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSteering moumnting rubbers worn

  21. Pass119,405 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    134215548133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,965 miles (+9,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    624336347150
    • NoteFresh underseal everywear

  23. Pass103,688 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    102071536195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,545 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    290686826153
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about P181 POW

Does P181 POW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 POW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 POW?
The MOT on P181 POW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 POW done?
P181 POW was recorded at 193,963 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has P181 POW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 POW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P181 POW 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 P181 POW find?
P181 POW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess; rear exhaust box rubber worn to excess.

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