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Toyota Land Cruiser

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc

S43 RAGMOT history

S43 RAG is a green diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S43 RAG green 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
207,445 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 RAG was last recorded at 207,445 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2017: 144,547 miles, lower than 147,606 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

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
207,445 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,445 miles
  • 2025 – 207,444 miles
  • 2023 – 206,342 miles
  • 2022 – 192,832 miles
  • 2021 – 179,256 miles
  • 2020 – 171,564 miles
  • 2019 – 167,263 miles
  • 2018 – 160,917 miles
  • 2017 – 144,547 miles
  • 2015 – 147,606 miles
  • 2014 – 141,269 miles
  • 2013 – 134,697 miles
  • 2012 – 128,687 miles
  • 2011 – 122,242 miles
  • 2010 – 115,109 miles
  • 2009 – 107,132 miles
  • 2008 – 100,569 miles
  • 2007 – 92,917 miles
  • 2006 – 85,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,445 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside handbrake not as good as nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    207,445 miles
    Test number
    631975389342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail207,445 miles (+1)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,445 miles
    Test number
    253731856426
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail207,444 miles (+1,102)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,444 miles
    Test number
    963680033145
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass206,342 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    206,342 miles
    Test number
    625371916578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake not as good as nearside

  5. Fail206,317 miles (+13,485)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,317 miles
    Test number
    436558491218
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind road wheel on inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind road wheel on inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake not as good as nearside

  6. Pass192,832 miles (+13,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,832 miles
    Test number
    432047129596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass179,256 miles (+7,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,256 miles
    Test number
    502926101677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass171,564 miles (+350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,564 miles
    Test number
    837141459341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail171,214 miles (+3,951)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,214 miles
    Test number
    534843451023
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass167,263 miles (+6,346)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    167,263 miles
    Test number
    565443772861
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass160,917 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,917 miles
    Test number
    566850863247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail160,915 miles (+16,368)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,915 miles
    Test number
    830346959458
    • FailureNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass144,547 miles (-3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    375451107339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass147,606 miles (+6,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,606 miles
    Test number
    170403323540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass141,269 miles (+6,572)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,269 miles
    Test number
    377284274217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering rack rubber mountings worn

  16. Pass134,697 miles (+6,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,697 miles
    Test number
    275663383409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering rack mounts worn,but serviceable

  17. Pass128,687 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,687 miles
    Test number
    546694582117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass122,242 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    839422381161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,109 miles
    Test number
    702941080108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,109 miles (+7,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,109 miles
    Test number
    750911980134
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass107,132 miles (+6,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    831313989119
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass100,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,569 miles
    Test number
    681574288155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,569 miles (+7,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,569 miles
    Test number
    691674888131
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  24. Fail92,917 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,917 miles
    Test number
    210454587440
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass92,917 miles (+7,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,917 miles
    Test number
    610474087164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass85,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    630760356152
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about S43 RAG

Does S43 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 RAG is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 RAG?
The MOT on S43 RAG is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 RAG done?
S43 RAG was recorded at 207,445 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has S43 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 RAG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 RAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 RAG find?
S43 RAG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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