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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc

S48 KEPMOT history

S48 KEP is a red diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S48 KEP red 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 16 Nov 2027
Mileage
197,253 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 KEP was last recorded at 197,253 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,005 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
4,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,253 miles
  • 2025 – 197,005 miles
  • 2024 – 196,439 miles
  • 2023 – 195,540 miles
  • 2022 – 195,240 miles
  • 2021 – 195,231 miles
  • 2020 – 194,353 miles
  • 2019 – 193,517 miles
  • 2018 – 192,211 miles
  • 2017 – 190,415 miles
  • 2016 – 189,009 miles
  • 2015 – 186,148 miles
  • 2012 – 176,016 miles
  • 2011 – 162,317 miles
  • 2010 – 149,148 miles
  • 2009 – 134,167 miles
  • 2008 – 118,455 miles
  • 2007 – 105,640 miles
  • 2006 – 97,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,253 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.

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,253 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    197,253 miles
    Test number
    143488814012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,005 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,005 miles
    Test number
    856189672569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,439 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,439 miles
    Test number
    197985764846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake only just met minimum requirements

  4. Pass195,540 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    195,540 miles
    Test number
    108606117538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,532 miles (+292)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,532 miles
    Test number
    331603349057
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass195,240 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,240 miles
    Test number
    633074130106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail195,231 miles (+878)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,231 miles
    Test number
    618145711334
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle attatchhents (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass194,353 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    194,353 miles
    Test number
    248295125882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass193,517 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    193,517 miles
    Test number
    162937084105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,211 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    192,211 miles
    Test number
    978662031079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail192,176 miles (+1,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,176 miles
    Test number
    687760718321
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass190,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    190,415 miles
    Test number
    516448984418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail190,404 miles (+1,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,404 miles
    Test number
    672324539786
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass189,009 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,009 miles
    Test number
    234686246843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass186,148 miles (+10,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    186,148 miles
    Test number
    135744235075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass176,016 miles (+13,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    176,016 miles
    Test number
    249946632245
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass162,317 miles (+13,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    162,317 miles
    Test number
    787905041221
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  18. Pass149,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    149,148 miles
    Test number
    743486830285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail149,148 miles (+14,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,148 miles
    Test number
    371865230490
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass134,167 miles (+15,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    134,167 miles
    Test number
    712984849264
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass118,455 miles (+12,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    118,455 miles
    Test number
    843420558281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,640 miles
    Test number
    724541277122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,640 miles (+8,372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,640 miles
    Test number
    484366067132
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  24. Pass97,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    901001866005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 KEP

Does S48 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 KEP is valid until 16 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 KEP?
The MOT on S48 KEP is valid until 16 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 KEP done?
S48 KEP was recorded at 197,253 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,845 miles a year.
Has S48 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 KEP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S48 KEP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S48 KEP find?
S48 KEP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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