1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.0L Petrol · E551 MPV
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 246,783 km. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,783 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E551 MPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 246,783 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E551 MPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (E551 MPV) between May 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
E551 MPV Odometer History
- 06/05/2022242,070 km
- 26/09/2023244,809 km+2,739 km
- 19/11/2024245,718 km+909 km
- 18/11/2025246,611 km+893 km
- 26/10/2026246,783 km+172 km
Average of roughly 1,053 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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