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S865 LBV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

168,907 mi
Last recorded168,907 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 168,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper Tie bar Mounting on Axle (Chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top Mounting on Chassis (Chalked) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes at Rear of Vehicle Covered in Grease or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 167,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 164,842 miles

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

stonechip on windsreen

Pass 7 Aug 2023 163,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 161,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,414 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 140,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 136,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 131,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 128,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 124,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,365 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 100,964 miles

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

Steering rack has slight play on the offside.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 94,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 86,355 miles

slight play on steering rack mountings.

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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S865 LBV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S865 LBV, 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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What year was S865 LBV registered?

S865 LBV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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