CarVerify

Free Car Check

S65 AEC

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

254,538 mi
Last recorded254,538 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 254,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 252,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 245,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 233,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 220,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 220,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 211,577 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 211,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 193,255 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside corroded + components in places

Pass 20 Sep 2018 171,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside + components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 171,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside + components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,802 miles

Rear Tyres both starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,339 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,794 miles

small inbalance in front brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,282 miles

not able to see pads due to wheel layout

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,089 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,504 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perrished on side walls n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,suspension pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 104,772 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 104,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,889 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,630 miles

all link arm bushes starting to wear middle exhaust starting to blow

Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,654 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S65 AEC is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver 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 S65 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S65 AEC?

You can check the full history of S65 AEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S65 AEC registered?

S65 AEC is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S65 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 AEC 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.

Does S65 AEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S65 AEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.