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S703 AJO

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

199,417 mi
Last recorded199,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 199,417 miles

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

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 194,669 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in lower part of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 189,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

n/s front inner c/v gaiter is split

Pass 4 Oct 2022 165,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter is leaking on inner joint

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 181,931 miles

car under side showing signs of corrosion

joint gaiters are perished

Fail 15 Oct 2021 181,931 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

car under side showing signs of corrosion

joint gaiters are perished

Pass 13 Oct 2020 177,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

Pass 24 May 2019 171,319 miles

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

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

Front Lower ball joint gaiters are perished n/s o/s

Pass 15 May 2018 168,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 168,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,752 miles

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

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

Rear shockers are weeping and covers are corroded

long travel on hand brake (HIGH)

Pass 9 May 2016 159,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 159,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 155,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 151,545 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 151,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 156,506 miles

movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 21 May 2013 146,446 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 22 May 2012 140,737 miles

slight cracks on front flexy hoses

Fail 28 May 2011 133,754 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 133,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 142,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 111,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 96,282 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,361 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 71,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S703 AJO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S703 AJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S703 AJO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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