1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · M5 BOM
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 220,748 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M5 BOM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 220,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M5 BOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (M5 BOM) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join and loose (6.1.2 (a))”; “Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
M5 BOM Mileage History
- 09/08/2022195,725 mi
- 06/09/2023203,128 mi+7,403 mi
- 30/09/2024220,748 mi+17,620 mi
- 04/10/2024220,748 mi
Average of roughly 11,615 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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