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Toyota Landcruiser

Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 4,164 cc

T526 BWLMOT history

T526 BWL is a gold diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,353 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 BWL was last recorded at 152,353 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,106 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,353 miles
  • 2025 – 151,106 miles
  • 2024 – 150,993 miles
  • 2023 – 150,384 miles
  • 2022 – 149,786 miles
  • 2021 – 149,196 miles
  • 2020 – 147,557 miles
  • 2019 – 143,630 miles
  • 2018 – 138,851 miles
  • 2017 – 132,718 miles
  • 2016 – 125,271 miles
  • 2015 – 119,210 miles
  • 2013 – 109,258 miles
  • 2012 – 102,927 miles
  • 2011 – 98,467 miles
  • 2010 – 90,429 miles
  • 2009 – 79,576 miles
  • 2008 – 71,647 miles
  • 2007 – 63,125 miles
  • 2006 – 56,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,353 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,353 miles
    Test number
    413890975149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,106 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,106 miles
    Test number
    879141121570
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail151,093 miles (+100)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,093 miles
    Test number
    953312292664
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play off side inner rack joint

  4. Pass150,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    290258338754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre splitting 275/70/16
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints

  5. Fail150,985 miles (+601)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,985 miles
    Test number
    281545055623
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre splitting 275/70/16
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints

  6. Pass150,384 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,384 miles
    Test number
    396033235862
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail150,378 miles (+592)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    391980399874
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass149,786 miles (+590)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    190506093669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion to body and suspension components

  9. Pass149,196 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,196 miles
    Test number
    594698885413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion to body and suspension components

  10. Fail149,179 miles (+1,622)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,179 miles
    Test number
    733521157747
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass147,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,557 miles
    Test number
    647886048373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,557 miles (+3,927)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,557 miles
    Test number
    614001754633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass143,630 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    149312798073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,851 miles
    Test number
    199008692653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront offside lower fog/spot light inoperative
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail138,851 miles (+6,133)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,851 miles
    Test number
    412436173111
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront offside lower fog/spot light inoperative
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass132,718 miles (+7,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,718 miles
    Test number
    932599993277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass stone chip damaged (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass125,271 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,271 miles
    Test number
    261701930258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,210 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    968134625086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,204 miles (+9,946)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,204 miles
    Test number
    457993225040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass109,258 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    988617303234
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass102,927 miles (+4,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    519586712255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass98,467 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,467 miles
    Test number
    285547201248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,458 miles (+8,029)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    178802001254
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass90,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    523752600248
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Fail90,429 miles (+10,853)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    814272600293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass79,576 miles (+7,929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    594835609227
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass71,647 miles (+8,522)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,647 miles
    Test number
    244532568146
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside headlight slightly damaged but not affecting image or output

  28. Pass63,125 miles (+6,592)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,125 miles
    Test number
    841062457122
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass damaged-but OK

  29. Pass56,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    904935146135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 BWL

Does T526 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T526 BWL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T526 BWL?
The MOT on T526 BWL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T526 BWL done?
T526 BWL was recorded at 152,353 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has T526 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 BWL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T526 BWL 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 T526 BWL find?
T526 BWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends.

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