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Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 4,164 cc

R481 BAYMOT history

R481 BAY is a blue diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 275,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

R481 BAY blue Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
275,333 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 BAY was last recorded at 275,333 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
267,135 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,198 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,333 miles
  • 2025 – 267,135 miles
  • 2024 – 259,141 miles
  • 2023 – 251,639 miles
  • 2022 – 243,155 miles
  • 2021 – 234,456 miles
  • 2020 – 223,986 miles
  • 2019 – 216,332 miles
  • 2018 – 207,436 miles
  • 2017 – 198,488 miles
  • 2016 – 189,756 miles
  • 2015 – 177,520 miles
  • 2014 – 166,492 miles
  • 2013 – 150,923 miles
  • 2012 – 140,408 miles
  • 2011 – 130,062 miles
  • 2010 – 124,775 miles
  • 2009 – 118,994 miles
  • 2008 – 113,441 miles
  • 2007 – 107,334 miles
  • 2006 – 102,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,333 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to under sides of vehicle

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,333 miles (+8,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    275,333 miles
    Test number
    674161291847
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to under sides of vehicle

  2. Pass267,135 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    267,135 miles
    Test number
    139773358080
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass259,141 miles (+7,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    259,141 miles
    Test number
    660369917649
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass251,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    251,639 miles
    Test number
    975784308591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail251,639 miles (+8,484)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,639 miles
    Test number
    446105655020
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass243,155 miles (+8,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    243,155 miles
    Test number
    667967845400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded

  7. Pass234,456 miles (+10,470)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    234,456 miles
    Test number
    677175040290
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass223,986 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    223,986 miles
    Test number
    623938325887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass216,332 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    216,332 miles
    Test number
    732916828093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass207,436 miles (+8,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    207,436 miles
    Test number
    404993713088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,488 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    198,488 miles
    Test number
    756408425928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,756 miles (+12,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    189,756 miles
    Test number
    882688036283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,520 miles (+11,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    109044465074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,492 miles (+15,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    166,492 miles
    Test number
    485939474069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass150,923 miles (+10,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    257348253054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass140,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,408 miles
    Test number
    937078262086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail140,406 miles (+10,344)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,406 miles
    Test number
    209978062018
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass130,062 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,062 miles
    Test number
    916572681052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,775 miles (+5,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,775 miles
    Test number
    752593580026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass118,994 miles (+5,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    774357399017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass113,441 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    362399798028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass107,334 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    142015987061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    873360616194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 BAY

Does R481 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 BAY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 BAY?
The MOT on R481 BAY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 BAY done?
R481 BAY was recorded at 275,333 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has R481 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 BAY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R481 BAY 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 R481 BAY find?
R481 BAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; age related corrosion to under sides of vehicle.

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