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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 4,164 cc

R599 VSMMOT history

R599 VSM is a red diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

R599 VSM red Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
203,266 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 VSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 VSM was last recorded at 203,266 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 6,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,758 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,508 miles
Average per year
5,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,266 miles
  • 2023 – 196,758 miles
  • 2022 – 195,412 miles
  • 2021 – 194,564 miles
  • 2019 – 186,987 miles
  • 2018 – 184,208 miles
  • 2017 – 179,364 miles
  • 2016 – 172,786 miles
  • 2015 – 166,528 miles
  • 2014 – 158,040 miles
  • 2013 – 149,458 miles
  • 2012 – 143,989 miles
  • 2010 – 134,580 miles
  • 2009 – 130,448 miles
  • 2008 – 126,306 miles
  • 2007 – 113,622 miles
  • 2006 – 100,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,266 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    203,266 miles
    Test number
    468879430483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,758 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    196,758 miles
    Test number
    752885798834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass195,412 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,412 miles
    Test number
    892996205826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass194,564 miles (+7,577)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    194,564 miles
    Test number
    935523174489
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear sills, not in prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass186,987 miles (+2,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,987 miles
    Test number
    604642614403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills showing signs of rust, ok at time of test and outside prescribed areas.
  6. Pass184,208 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    184,208 miles
    Test number
    630621577227
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive lift steering rack and body
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded require a clean and grease
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking from the unit
    • AdvisoryVehicle outer body corroded in places and offside front wing holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension components corroded front and rear
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroded places
  7. Fail184,208 miles (+4,844)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,208 miles
    Test number
    717175997197
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive lift steering rack and body
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded require a clean and grease
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking from the unit
    • AdvisoryVehicle outer body corroded in places and offside front wing holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension components corroded front and rear
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroded places
  8. Pass179,364 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    179,364 miles
    Test number
    667360780809
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExcessive lift between steering rack and steering rack body but not a testable item.
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places but not excessively
  9. Fail179,364 miles (+6,578)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,364 miles
    Test number
    449007535627
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExcessive lift between steering rack and steering rack body but not a testable item.
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places but not excessively
  10. Pass172,786 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    172,786 miles
    Test number
    554716633848
    • AdvisoryEngine mangemant light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack end has movement in the balljoint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle outer body corroded in place
  11. Fail172,786 miles (+6,258)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,786 miles
    Test number
    570239048484
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter lower panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryEngine mangemant light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack end has movement in the balljoint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle outer body corroded in place
  12. Pass166,528 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    166,528 miles
    Test number
    218978325135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail166,528 miles (+8,488)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,528 miles
    Test number
    267218525453
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass158,040 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    247891324435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f fog inop
  15. Fail158,036 miles (+8,578)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,036 miles
    Test number
    395519314176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f fog inop
  16. Pass149,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,458 miles
    Test number
    258549713419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail149,458 miles (+5,469)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,458 miles
    Test number
    336717513187
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass143,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    196222012188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail143,989 miles (+9,409)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    828489602128
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass134,580 miles (+4,132)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    312084210276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded
  21. Pass130,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    193593009221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail130,448 miles (+4,142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    564831609253
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass126,306 miles (+12,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    890000698136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass113,622 miles (+13,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    874818877167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,020 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    900903976148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,018 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,018 miles
    Test number
    844699456164
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about R599 VSM

Does R599 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 VSM expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 VSM?
The MOT on R599 VSM expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 VSM done?
R599 VSM was recorded at 203,266 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
Has R599 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 VSM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on R599 VSM 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 R599 VSM find?
R599 VSM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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