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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.

A8 YXU silver Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass185,915 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass182,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    182,335 miles
    Test number
    576369043685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. Pass140,915 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,915 miles
    Test number
    496812418555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,375 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    590435559366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,927 miles (+13,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    305658484463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass94,662 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    894574070202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass65,509 miles (-7,308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    672874177234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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