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Toyota Land Cruiser

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 4,200 cc

R331 KRGMOT history

R331 KRG is a green diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 8 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

R331 KRG green 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 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
223,845 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 KRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 KRG was last recorded at 223,845 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 10,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,319 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,526 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,845 miles
  • 2024 – 213,319 miles
  • 2023 – 201,827 miles
  • 2022 – 193,000 miles
  • 2021 – 190,782 miles
  • 2020 – 190,036 miles
  • 2019 – 188,175 miles
  • 2018 – 185,041 miles
  • 2017 – 180,376 miles
  • 2016 – 175,400 miles
  • 2015 – 169,159 miles
  • 2014 – 163,829 miles
  • 2013 – 157,240 miles
  • 2012 – 149,316 miles
  • 2011 – 149,312 miles
  • 2010 – 139,101 miles
  • 2009 – 127,568 miles
  • 2008 – 113,689 miles
  • 2007 – 113,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake passed but effort low had to pull on hard
  • AdvisoryBreather hose from camcover to airbox split

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front axle pinion seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front headlight has a hole but not effecting image

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,845 miles (+10,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    223,845 miles
    Test number
    159434550420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake passed but effort low had to pull on hard
    • AdvisoryBreather hose from camcover to airbox split

  2. Pass213,319 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    213,319 miles
    Test number
    995231578489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump rusty and damp

  3. Fail213,307 miles (+320)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,307 miles
    Test number
    660810066722
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump rusty and damp

  4. Fail212,987 miles (+11,160)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,987 miles
    Test number
    111079803677
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass201,827 miles (+8,827)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,827 miles
    Test number
    510482216656
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted at top of screen (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on joint to silencer and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective side exit silencer fitted and held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,000 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,000 miles
    Test number
    534168919262
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Panels Behind Bumper Corroded

  7. Fail192,996 miles (+2,214)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,996 miles
    Test number
    489137299590
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Panels Behind Bumper Corroded

  8. Pass190,782 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,782 miles
    Test number
    945668345657
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass190,036 miles (+1,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,036 miles
    Test number
    537966283537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll axle bushes deteriorated but no movement detected.

  10. Pass188,175 miles (+3,134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,175 miles
    Test number
    254325085642
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has a hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  11. Pass185,041 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    185,041 miles
    Test number
    667055234723
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has a hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking

  12. Fail185,034 miles (+4,658)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,034 miles
    Test number
    262087082775
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has a hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking

  13. Pass180,376 miles (+4,976)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,376 miles
    Test number
    224888915405
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has small hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch hole and corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking oil

  14. Pass175,400 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    175,400 miles
    Test number
    625253869688
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch hole and corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight small hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking oil

  15. Fail175,296 miles (+6,137)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,296 miles
    Test number
    960152755228
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront axle pinion seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch hole and corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight small hole but not effecting image
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion seal leaking oil

  16. Pass169,159 miles (+1)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    169,159 miles
    Test number
    569215503860
    • DangerousAll 4 tires perished within tread area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft seal leaking gear oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in glass...dirt and water ingress. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  17. Fail169,158 miles (+5,329)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,158 miles
    Test number
    406114844981
    • DangerousAll 4 tires perished within tread area
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft seal leaking gear oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in glass...dirt and water ingress. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  18. Pass163,829 miles (+100)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    163,829 miles
    Test number
    979444954203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  19. Fail163,729 miles (+6,489)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,729 miles
    Test number
    737267644206
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  20. Pass157,240 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    157,240 miles
    Test number
    728283453246
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

  21. Fail157,234 miles (+7,918)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    228749833255
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

  22. Pass149,316 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,316 miles
    Test number
    117803912062
    • NoteP.A.S leak from pump
    • NoteFront shock abosrbers lower bushes perished but no movment
    • NoteRear exhaust box fouling on bumper

  23. Fail149,312 miles (+10,211)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,312 miles
    Test number
    497663961489
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • NoteP.A.S leak from pump
    • NoteFront shock abosrbers lower bushes perished but no movment
    • NoteRear exhaust box fouling on bumper

  24. Pass139,101 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    139,101 miles
    Test number
    910730650344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass127,568 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,568 miles
    Test number
    554256459315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,916 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    541756509015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass113,689 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    661228408076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail113,314 miles (+3,792)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,314 miles
    Test number
    941913357341
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear pinion seal leaking

  29. Pass109,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,522 miles
    Test number
    181378207401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 KRG

Does R331 KRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 KRG is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on R331 KRG?
The MOT on R331 KRG is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 KRG done?
R331 KRG was recorded at 223,845 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has R331 KRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 KRG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R331 KRG 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 R331 KRG find?
R331 KRG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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