1998 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2L Diesel · R437 BBK
1998 Toyota Landcruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 158,820 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R437 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 158,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R437 BBK 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 1998 Toyota Landcruiser (R437 BBK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R437 BBK Mileage History
- 31/10/2022134,481 mi
- 27/10/2023137,862 mi+3,381 mi
- 01/11/2023137,872 mi+10 mi
- 29/10/2024142,070 mi+4,198 mi
- 07/10/2025158,820 mi+16,750 mi
Average of roughly 8,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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