
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass203,266 miles (+6,508)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 203,266 miles
- Test number
- 468879430483
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass130,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 130,448 miles
- Test number
- 193593009221
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass113,622 miles (+13,602)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 113,622 miles
- Test number
- 874818877167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,020 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 100,020 miles
- Test number
- 900903976148
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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