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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 4,164 cc

Y238 MVVMOT history

Y238 MVV is a red diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,467 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 MVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 MVV was last recorded at 144,467 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,199 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,268 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,467 miles
  • 2024 – 139,199 miles
  • 2023 – 134,067 miles
  • 2022 – 127,263 miles
  • 2021 – 121,791 miles
  • 2020 – 116,779 miles
  • 2019 – 108,358 miles
  • 2018 – 100,476 miles
  • 2016 – 84,470 miles
  • 2015 – 73,677 miles
  • 2014 – 66,354 miles
  • 2013 – 59,939 miles
  • 2011 – 45,647 miles
  • 2010 – 38,931 miles
  • 2009 – 36,100 miles
  • 2008 – 33,472 miles
  • 2007 – 29,153 miles
  • 2006 – 23,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coil section under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body surrounding body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,467 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,467 miles
    Test number
    386520189598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,199 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,199 miles
    Test number
    767934764542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coil section under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body surrounding body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail139,198 miles (+5,131)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,198 miles
    Test number
    946856764854
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch, front of wheel -marked yellow- (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Handbrake light permanently illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coil section under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body surrounding body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass134,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    436083343754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis cross member corroded - By shock mounts

  5. Fail134,067 miles (+6,804)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    523524657421
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis cross member corroded - By shock mounts

  6. Pass127,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    876527322305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded

  7. Fail127,263 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    948142466026
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body - Behind rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body - Front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body - Behind rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded

  8. Pass121,791 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,791 miles
    Test number
    990439803753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body corroded behind mud gaurd

  9. Pass116,779 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    860968836626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,358 miles (+7,882)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    135129203509
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,476 miles (+5,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,476 miles
    Test number
    794367718178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,168 miles (+10,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    604792409296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    669353780762
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail84,470 miles (+10,793)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    381043981304
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake pivit sized (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,677 miles (+7,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    825178386257
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    839728754380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,354 miles (+6,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    518558354376
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass59,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    887050653332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,939 miles (+7,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    709015043328
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass52,765 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    239082703039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    206342631382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  22. Fail45,647 miles (+6,716)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    348479321340
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass38,931 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    970957740385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass38,280 miles (+2,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    340825330194
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteThe both front inner cv boots are leaking a bit of grease

  25. Pass36,100 miles (+2,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    224876239193
    • NoteTHE REAR DISC BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AND SHOULD BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

  26. Pass33,472 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    531058238106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,153 miles (+5,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    594205537129
    • NoteTHE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TREAD AND THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD.

  28. Pass23,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,699 miles
    Test number
    342733346186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 MVV

Does Y238 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 MVV is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 MVV?
The MOT on Y238 MVV is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 MVV done?
Y238 MVV was recorded at 144,467 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has Y238 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 MVV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y238 MVV 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 Y238 MVV find?
Y238 MVV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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