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S554 GUF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,408 mi
Last recorded167,408 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 GUF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 167,408 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDERBODY HAS BEEN HEAVY UNDERSEALED IN BLACK SEALER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 167,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDERBODY HAS BEEN HEAVY UNDERSEALED IN BLACK SEALER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 162,396 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

UNDERBODY HAS BEEN HEAVY UNDERSEALED IN BLACK SEALER

Fail 21 Nov 2024 162,396 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY HAS BEEN HEAVY UNDERSEALED IN BLACK SEALER

Pass 11 Dec 2023 160,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 160,071 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,192 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant pipe to rear heater corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 147,303 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,178 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 146,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 143,798 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 143,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 134,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 129,720 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 129,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,341 miles

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

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

offside front steering rack bush has slight play in it

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,418 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 12 Oct 2010 106,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,158 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 101,158 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 86,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,060 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 77,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 65,570 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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S554 GUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S554 GUF, 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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S554 GUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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