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S127 ENW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 ENW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,931 miles

both outer body sills rusting

general under body corrosion

rear brake pads wearing low

rear chassis and suspension components rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,237 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to chassis

Heavy corrosion to all suspension components

Heavy under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear sill heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 116,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to chassis

Heavy corrosion to all suspension components

Heavy under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear sill heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres badly cracking and low

Fail 30 Jan 2024 115,611 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres badly cracking and low

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both sills corroded.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,208 miles

HEAVILY RUSTED all suspension parts rear axle and stabilizers chassis and out riggers to body mounts..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

both drivers side and passengers side rear outer sills rusting

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear shock bushes worn

central exhaust hanging rubber mount broken and small blow from central exhaust box

front and rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 112,191 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 108,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,347 miles

emissions reading:2.42 1/m, service brake efficiency 56%, parking brake efficiency 29%

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 25% worn

front tyres inner edges wearing, spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn

handbrake adjust, rear footbrake and handbrake out of balance

slight wear on front & rear brake discs,rear wiper blade rubber perishing

steering rack saddle rubbers have slight movement,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

underbody, chassis rusty in places,front tortion bar rubbers cracked slightly

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & gear box

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions reading:1.93 1/m, service brake efficiency 68%, parking brake efficiency 31%, rear hand & footbrake out of balance.

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,steering rack saddle rubbers have slight movement,underbody rusty in places, bottom of diesel tank & straps rusty, n/s rear bump stop missing.

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 20% worn, spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,windscreen marked.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions reading:2.17 1/m,service brake efficiency 60%,parking brake efficiency 30%,rear brakes out of balance on hand & footbrake,underbody rusty in places,exhaust system rusty,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,rear brake discs edges scaly,steering rack saddle rubbers have slight movement

Pass 2 May 2013 99,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions reading:2.86 1/m, service brake efficiency 59%, parking brake efficiency 29%, handbrake adjust & out of balance.

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,rear brake discs have wear & edges very scaly.

steering rack saddle rubbers have slight movement,underbody slight rust in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear axle very rusty.

Fail 2 May 2013 99,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions reading:2.86 1/m, service brake efficiency 59%, parking brake efficiency 29%, handbrake adjust & out of balance.

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,rear brake discs have wear & edges very scaly.

steering rack saddle rubbers have slight movement,underbody slight rust in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear axle very rusty.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions reading:1.18 1/m, service brake efficiency 59%, parking brake efficiency 23%, handbrake out of balance

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn.

slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers

underbody rusty in places,bottom part of diesel tank rusty,exhaust pipes & box rusty,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions reading:1.18 1/m, service brake efficiency 59%, parking brake efficiency 23%, handbrake out of balance

front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16 & all approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn.

slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers

underbody rusty in places,bottom part of diesel tank rusty,exhaust pipes & box rusty,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions reading:0.26 1/m, service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficency 33%.

front and rear tyre sizes 205/80/16,front tyres inner edges wearing & will soon require change,n/s front tyre will soon require change,o/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn.

rear brake discs have slight wear,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & gear box,slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers,underbody, chassis, floor etc rusty in places.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear tyre sizes 205/80/16,spare wheel tyre and front tyres approx 3/4 worn,o/s front tyre inner edge wearing,n/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/3 worn,

o/s reversing light not working,rear wiper blade rubber perishing,underbody,chassis etc rusty in places,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine and gear box

service brake 70% parking brake 30%

slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers,emissions reading:0.41 1/m

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions reading: 1.19 1/m,service brake efficiency 65% parking brake efficiency 25%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/80/16,front tyres approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s reversing light not working

vehicle has a cover covering underside of vehicle in places,slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers,underbody very slight rust in places.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever adjust,o/s reversing light not working,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine in places,slight movement in o/s & n/s steering rack saddle rubbers.

rear wiper blade rubber perishing,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,front & rear tyre sizes 205/80/16,front tyres approx 3/4 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn

service brake efficiency 69%, handbrake efficiency 25%, underbody slightly rusty in places, emissions reading:01.87 1/m

Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade rubber perishing †o/s bottom corner of windscreen small stone chip †front & rear tyre sizes 205/80/16 †o/s & n/s front & rear tyres approx 1/2 worn

slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers †emissions reading: 01.28 1/m

spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn †vehicle has cover covering underside of vehicle in places †n/s front shocker a bit damp (may require replacing before next test)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,066 miles

rear wiper blade rubber perishing †o/s bottom corner of windscreen small stone chip †front & rear tyre sizes 205/80/16 †o/s & n/s front & rear tyres approx 1/2 worn

slight movement in steering rack saddle rubbers †emissions reading: 01.28 1/m

spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn †vehicle has cover covering underside of vehicle in places †n/s front shocker a bit damp (may require replacing before next test)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,291 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,187 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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S127 ENW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S127 ENW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S127 ENW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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