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S511 LCS

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,010 mi
Last recorded205,010 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 LCS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 205,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 199,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 198,580 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 192,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 188,476 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 173,900 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 173,900 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy brakes (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 167,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 167,074 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 161,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 160,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,726 miles

power steering noisy

small chips in windscreen

some lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

steering rack bushes heavy worn

tyres starting to loose shape

Fail 15 Sep 2016 152,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed middle above axle (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

power steering noisy

small chips in windscreen

some lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

steering rack bushes heavy worn

tyres starting to loose shape

Pass 16 Sep 2015 141,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 132,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxillary drive belts for power steering perished and splitting slightly, ok at time of test.

hand brake lever has slightly excessive traval but good efforts.

rear seats in boot area coverd by wooden structure, unable to inspect seats or belts fully as structure large and heavy and fixed in.

steering rack mounting bushes worn and have some movement but not insecure at time of test.

timing belt warning light on.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 132,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxillary drive belts for power steering perished and splitting slightly, ok at time of test.

hand brake lever has slightly excessive traval but good efforts.

rear seats in boot area coverd by wooden structure, unable to inspect seats or belts fully as structure large and heavy and fixed in.

steering rack mounting bushes worn and have some movement but not insecure at time of test.

timing belt warning light on.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,615 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear seats and belts in boot strapped up tight and blocked in by wood panals. not able to test fully.

corrosion on rear axle. solid and secure at time of inspection.

rack mounting bushes worn and allowing some movement.secure at time of test.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 126,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear seats and belts in boot strapped up tight and blocked in by wood panals. not able to test fully.

corrosion on rear axle. solid and secure at time of inspection.

rack mounting bushes worn and allowing some movement.secure at time of test.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 118,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 111,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,177 miles

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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S511 LCS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S511 LCS, 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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S511 LCS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S511 LCS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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