1998 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2L Diesel · R184 BAU

The Land Cruiser passed its most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 275,931 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied record reads as stable with no mechanical advisories or failures on grounds of condition. The only blemishes are two administrative failures logged on 21 October 2025 and 9 July 2024, both at identical mileages to the passes issued days apart and both showing no defects recorded. These reflect paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than deterioration in the vehicle's roadworthiness. Mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 1999 vehicle. The record shows 226,128 miles at the 26 June 2023 test, 244,968 miles at the 9 July 2024 test, and 275,931 miles at both the 21 October 2025 failure and 28 October 2025 pass. That equates to roughly 18,800 miles between mid-2023 and mid-2024, then about 31,000 miles over the following fifteen months, a mild acceleration but still within normal bounds for a high-mileage workhorse. No long dormant periods or unexplained jumps appear in the data. The clean defect history gives no tester-flagged concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the three years covered. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the chassis and underbody given the age and 275,931 miles, as the MOT records no advisories rather than confirming absence of wear. Pay particular attention to coil springs, steering joints, and any hidden rust on the ladder frame that a visual test may not have escalated. Previous ownership appears to have kept the vehicle tested and legally compliant, with the twin failure-pass pairs suggesting test scheduling rather than neglected repairs. The absence of recurring consumable or mechanical faults points to reasonable upkeep, though the lack of any advisories on a 27-year-old Land Cruiser warrants hands-on verification before purchase.