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S545 UDB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,883 mi
Last recorded142,883 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 UDB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 139,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 131,443 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,443 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,443 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack bush slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2019 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to chassis front to rear,all suspension parts corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 130,142 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 128,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,847 miles

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

unable to see front pads wear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,037 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/f mounting point has wear

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,648 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,235 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 103,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,530 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,159 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 76,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,914 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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S545 UDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S545 UDB, 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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S545 UDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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