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S540 BUF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

253,854 mi
Last recorded253,854 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 253,854 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti roll bar bush becoming displaced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 253,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill under car corroded near seat mounts. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear crossmember corroded and holed near rear seat mounts. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill under vehicle corroded near rear seat mountings. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti roll bar bush becoming displaced. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 249,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 241,864 miles

Corrosion hole noted in nearside rear wheelarch/flitch panel, not in a prescribed area.

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front top ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 237,679 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 237,573 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear wheelarches corroded and holed near seatbelt mounting points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 230,885 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 230,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two sections of brake pipe corroded (across rear axle). (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 225,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 225,808 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective hits post (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 217,254 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have a worn lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 208,013 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 208,013 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 197,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 182,016 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in anti roll bar drop link

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 174,428 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 165,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 158,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

middle silencer of exhaust has soot staining around seams, ok for MOT

Pass 29 Nov 2011 151,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2010 144,618 miles

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

offside front outer cv boot perishing, weaping grease but no obvious split

offside rear shock absorber dust cover casing heavily corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 144,618 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv boot perishing, weaping grease but no obvious split

offside rear shock absorber dust cover casing heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 137,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 129,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv boots insecure and leaking grease

Pass 6 Dec 2007 120,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 110,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 102,898 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 102,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S540 BUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc 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 S540 BUF, 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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S540 BUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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