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Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,982 cc

V78 GKSMOT history

V78 GKS is a blue diesel Toyota Landcruiser Estate first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

V78 GKS blue Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,862 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser Estate
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 GKS was last recorded at 188,862 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,860 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,862 miles
  • 2025 – 183,936 miles
  • 2023 – 174,371 miles
  • 2022 – 170,716 miles
  • 2021 – 156,375 miles
  • 2020 – 149,901 miles
  • 2019 – 134,366 miles
  • 2018 – 118,644 miles
  • 2017 – 107,419 miles
  • 2016 – 104,261 miles
  • 2015 – 98,559 miles
  • 2014 – 93,521 miles
  • 2013 – 88,120 miles
  • 2012 – 82,265 miles
  • 2011 – 73,862 miles
  • 2010 – 66,758 miles
  • 2009 – 57,604 miles
  • 2008 – 49,688 miles
  • 2007 – 43,479 miles
  • 2006 – 38,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,862 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Slight play in both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,862 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,862 miles
    Test number
    909499966382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,860 miles (+4,924)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,860 miles
    Test number
    277047784468
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,936 miles (+9,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,936 miles
    Test number
    366341745711
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,371 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,371 miles
    Test number
    674741534894
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail174,370 miles (+3,654)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,370 miles
    Test number
    482560483653
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre strength bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass170,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,716 miles
    Test number
    948608125380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,716 miles (+14,341)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,716 miles
    Test number
    362783731259
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,375 miles
    Test number
    256494180106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,375 miles (+6,474)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,375 miles
    Test number
    830361143056
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass149,901 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,901 miles
    Test number
    638041553009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Rear axle supporting tied rod bush worn and rusty.

  11. Fail149,900 miles (+15,534)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,900 miles
    Test number
    950974535957
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding Suspect caliper or slider at fault (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush kicking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded casing too (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass134,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    470735767194
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail134,366 miles (+15,722)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    935605710806
    • DangerousCentral Front Undertray likely to become detached Bolts insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass118,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    291221540279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail118,633 miles (+11,214)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,633 miles
    Test number
    239424553463
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass107,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    191051553736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,419 miles (+3,158)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    394558311054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass104,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    802849833311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,261 miles (+5,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    375684938496
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass98,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    739007843708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,559 miles (+5,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    235059544803
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass93,521 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    846170464251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,120 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    267059153231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,265 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    757303362284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,862 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,862 miles
    Test number
    607932061248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,758 miles (+9,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    444661560257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass57,604 miles (+7,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    164111889193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass49,688 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    891215978192
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass43,479 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    734829067150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    754885476011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 GKS

Does V78 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 GKS is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 GKS?
The MOT on V78 GKS is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 GKS done?
V78 GKS was recorded at 188,862 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,513 miles a year.
Has V78 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 GKS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 GKS 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 V78 GKS find?
V78 GKS passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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