
Toyota Land Cruiser
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 4,164 cc
A8 YXUMOT history
A8 YXU is a silver diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,915 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 185,915 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A8 YXU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Land Cruiser
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 4,164 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A8 YXU was last recorded at 185,915 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 3,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2007: 65,509 miles, lower than 72,817 miles on 3 Oct 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 182,335 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,580 miles
- Average per year
- 5,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,915 miles
- 2025 – 182,335 miles
- 2024 – 175,169 miles
- 2023 – 171,433 miles
- 2021 – 169,614 miles
- 2020 – 164,588 miles
- 2019 – 158,742 miles
- 2018 – 154,144 miles
- 2017 – 147,398 miles
- 2016 – 140,915 miles
- 2015 – 132,375 miles
- 2014 – 122,927 miles
- 2013 – 109,630 miles
- 2012 – 105,547 miles
- 2011 – 100,042 miles
- 2010 – 94,662 miles
- 2009 – 87,042 miles
- 2008 – 75,875 miles
- 2007 – 65,509 miles
- 2006 – 72,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,915 miles (+3,580)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 185,915 miles
- Test number
- 871103340940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass182,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 182,335 miles
- Test number
- 576369043685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,335 miles (+7,166)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,335 miles
- Test number
- 676388547314
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass175,169 miles (+48)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 175,169 miles
- Test number
- 587066537623
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail175,121 miles (+3,688)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,121 miles
- Test number
- 510109379892
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,433 miles (+1,819)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,433 miles
- Test number
- 791711183778
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,614 miles (+5,026)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 169,614 miles
- Test number
- 256306453785
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,588 miles (+5,846)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,588 miles
- Test number
- 313045933511
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wing corroded but no sharp edges (N/S+O/S).
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust and underseal.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,742 miles (+4,598)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,742 miles
- Test number
- 196275358943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,144 miles (+6,746)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 154,144 miles
- Test number
- 793199444576
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass147,398 miles (+6,483)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 147,398 miles
- Test number
- 103774955399
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass140,915 miles (+8,540)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 140,915 miles
- Test number
- 496812418555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,375 miles (+9,448)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 132,375 miles
- Test number
- 590435559366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,927 miles (+13,297)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 122,927 miles
- Test number
- 305658484463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,630 miles (+4,083)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 109,630 miles
- Test number
- 438615883299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NotePlay in inner steering rack joint(s)
Pass105,547 miles (+5,505)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,547 miles
- Test number
- 396584692273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,042 miles (+5,380)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 100,042 miles
- Test number
- 247164391250
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass94,662 miles (+7,620)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,662 miles
- Test number
- 894574070202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,042 miles (+11,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 87,042 miles
- Test number
- 940535079211
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass75,875 miles (+10,366)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,875 miles
- Test number
- 214685178228
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass65,509 miles (-7,308)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 65,509 miles
- Test number
- 672874177234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 72,817 miles
- Test number
- 903126676240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A8 YXU
- Does A8 YXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YXU is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A8 YXU?
- The MOT on A8 YXU is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A8 YXU done?
- A8 YXU was recorded at 185,915 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
- Has A8 YXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A8 YXU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on A8 YXU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A8 YXU find?
- A8 YXU passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear fuel pipe/s corroded.
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