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Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 4,164 cc

T830 BVAMOT history

T830 BVA is a blue diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 273,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
273,062 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T830 BVA was last recorded at 273,062 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,868 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
9,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,062 miles
  • 2024 – 271,868 miles
  • 2023 – 271,226 miles
  • 2022 – 269,478 miles
  • 2021 – 268,316 miles
  • 2020 – 265,155 miles
  • 2019 – 253,456 miles
  • 2018 – 240,823 miles
  • 2017 – 228,510 miles
  • 2016 – 218,308 miles
  • 2015 – 206,463 miles
  • 2014 – 196,936 miles
  • 2013 – 188,025 miles
  • 2012 – 180,747 miles
  • 2011 – 174,846 miles
  • 2010 – 167,441 miles
  • 2009 – 156,358 miles
  • 2008 – 134,773 miles
  • 2007 – 125,202 miles
  • 2006 – 104,192 miles
  • 2005 – 83,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,062 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit! (2016 tyres).
  • AdvisorySome corrosion evident to vehicle chassis members and suspension components front and rear!

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges near to limit!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,062 miles (+1,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    273,062 miles
    Test number
    640797565892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit! (2016 tyres).
    • AdvisorySome corrosion evident to vehicle chassis members and suspension components front and rear!

  2. Pass271,868 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    271,868 miles
    Test number
    494815559200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass271,226 miles (+1,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    271,226 miles
    Test number
    386915746582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear bump stop mounts missing!
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges and therefore near to limit

  4. Pass269,478 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    269,478 miles
    Test number
    696573373155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges near to limit!

  5. Fail269,467 miles (+1,151)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,467 miles
    Test number
    763236882908
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges near to limit!

  6. Pass268,316 miles (+3,161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    268,316 miles
    Test number
    194559940501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and near to limit!
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber mounts missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion snout seal leaking.

  7. Pass265,155 miles (+11,699)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    265,155 miles
    Test number
    873120316832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLow handbrake reading offside but efficiency readings met!
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing at edges!
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle differential pinion seal area!
    • AdvisoryPower steering operation noisy (level ok).

  8. Pass253,456 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    253,456 miles
    Test number
    737898803863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake noisy/rough operation.

  9. Fail253,452 miles (+12,629)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,452 miles
    Test number
    156273337405
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

  10. Pass240,823 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    240,823 miles
    Test number
    558824772042
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play!

  11. Fail240,679 miles (+12,169)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,679 miles
    Test number
    775932128897
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play!

  12. Pass228,510 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    228,510 miles
    Test number
    874370520370
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low.
    • AdvisorySlight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

  13. Fail228,442 miles (+10,134)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,442 miles
    Test number
    944233234640
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low.
    • AdvisorySlight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

  14. Pass218,308 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    218,308 miles
    Test number
    960244314113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail218,291 miles (+11,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,291 miles
    Test number
    823451769533
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass206,463 miles (+9,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    206,463 miles
    Test number
    587525162980
    • AdvisorySlight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

  17. Pass196,936 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    196,936 miles
    Test number
    916258014352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear most seat belts not fully checked

  18. Fail196,936 miles (+8,911)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,936 miles
    Test number
    628487014316
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear most seat belts not fully checked

  19. Pass188,025 miles (+38)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    188,025 miles
    Test number
    709192723345
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  20. Fail187,987 miles (+7,240)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,987 miles
    Test number
    638929013359
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  21. Pass180,747 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    180,747 miles
    Test number
    517883912381
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass174,846 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    174,846 miles
    Test number
    817331201374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass167,441 miles (+11,083)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    167,441 miles
    Test number
    410324310310
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  24. Fail156,358 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    492611629398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteParking brake in need of adjustment

  25. Pass156,358 miles (+21,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    851341029331
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteParking brake in need of adjustment

  26. Pass134,773 miles (+9,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    643896518303
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass125,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    133733647247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail125,202 miles (+21,010)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    641563447299
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass104,192 miles (+20,613)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    770973336207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    513435335299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T830 BVA

Does T830 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T830 BVA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T830 BVA?
The MOT on T830 BVA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T830 BVA done?
T830 BVA was recorded at 273,062 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,297 miles a year.
Has T830 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 BVA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T830 BVA 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 T830 BVA find?
T830 BVA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges close to legal limit! (2016 tyres).; some corrosion evident to vehicle chassis members and suspension components front and rear!.

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