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Toyota Landcruiser

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc

R389 RFRMOT history

R389 RFR is a green diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R389 RFR 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,986 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 RFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 RFR was last recorded at 150,986 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,542 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,986 miles
  • 2025 – 150,542 miles
  • 2020 – 150,142 miles
  • 2019 – 149,009 miles
  • 2018 – 147,868 miles
  • 2017 – 146,383 miles
  • 2016 – 144,108 miles
  • 2015 – 142,063 miles
  • 2014 – 139,585 miles
  • 2013 – 136,155 miles
  • 2012 – 134,379 miles
  • 2011 – 131,454 miles
  • 2010 – 125,222 miles
  • 2009 – 118,303 miles
  • 2008 – 111,671 miles
  • 2007 – 106,031 miles
  • 2006 – 100,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount to chassis corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not in a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs have been covered in wax oil making them difficult to inspectRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front inner wheel arch holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel tank cradle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,986 miles (+444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,986 miles
    Test number
    392334995061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount to chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs have been covered in wax oil making them difficult to inspect

  2. Pass150,542 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,542 miles
    Test number
    332476219926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs have been covered in wax oil making them difficult to inspect

  3. Fail150,541 miles (+399)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    325070116443
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear section of exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring cup/plate also next to upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring cup/plate also next to upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside of sill welding repair as not been fully seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs have been covered in wax oil making them difficult to inspect

  4. Pass150,142 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,142 miles
    Test number
    964047463751
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass149,009 miles (+1,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,009 miles
    Test number
    121782518685
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

  6. Pass147,868 miles (+1,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,868 miles
    Test number
    572782259034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,383 miles
    Test number
    747286268417
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail146,383 miles (+2,275)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,383 miles
    Test number
    490269031107
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass144,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,108 miles
    Test number
    274426835579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail144,108 miles (+2,045)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,108 miles
    Test number
    345507004215
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass142,063 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,063 miles
    Test number
    896241989815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail142,044 miles (+2,459)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,044 miles
    Test number
    244663061077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Pass139,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,585 miles
    Test number
    649549054228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail139,585 miles (+3,430)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,585 miles
    Test number
    597209254212
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass136,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,155 miles
    Test number
    796840363235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,155 miles (+1,776)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,155 miles
    Test number
    968710863260
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass134,379 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,379 miles
    Test number
    106722562238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,335 miles (+2,881)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    896377352255
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass131,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    266144031247
    • NoteOsf track arm

  20. Fail131,454 miles (+6,232)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    618014631251
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf track arm

  21. Pass125,222 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    762188830210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,303 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    294974079485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass111,671 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    624983588151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass106,031 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    572937187173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    420897486109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 RFR

Does R389 RFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 RFR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 RFR?
The MOT on R389 RFR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 RFR done?
R389 RFR was recorded at 150,986 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has R389 RFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 RFR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R389 RFR 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 R389 RFR find?
R389 RFR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear body mount to chassis corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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