Toyota Landcruiser
Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc
S53 APJMOT history
S53 APJ is a blue and silver diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 11 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 184,011 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 APJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Landcruiser
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 APJ was last recorded at 184,011 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,011 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,011 miles
- 2024 – 181,945 miles
- 2023 – 180,069 miles
- 2022 – 179,660 miles
- 2021 – 174,197 miles
- 2020 – 173,007 miles
- 2019 – 169,574 miles
- 2018 – 163,704 miles
- 2017 – 158,640 miles
- 2016 – 151,010 miles
- 2015 – 144,193 miles
- 2014 – 139,402 miles
- 2013 – 134,821 miles
- 2012 – 130,495 miles
- 2011 – 125,909 miles
- 2010 – 119,458 miles
- 2008 – 101,333 miles
- 2007 – 92,935 miles
- 2006 – 90,127 miles
- 2005 – 82,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,011 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,011 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 184,011 miles
- Test number
- 869562571436
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail184,011 miles (+2,066)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,011 miles
- Test number
- 962279052901
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass181,945 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 181,945 miles
- Test number
- 429008603181
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass180,069 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 180,069 miles
- Test number
- 782715984858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,057 miles (+397)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,057 miles
- Test number
- 834811531192
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,660 miles (+5,463)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 179,660 miles
- Test number
- 480355010628
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,197 miles (+1,190)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 174,197 miles
- Test number
- 681658293152
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass173,007 miles (+3,433)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 173,007 miles
- Test number
- 585340460418
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass169,574 miles (+5,870)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 169,574 miles
- Test number
- 265828963555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,704 miles (+5,064)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 163,704 miles
- Test number
- 469481755496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,640 miles (+7,630)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 158,640 miles
- Test number
- 128207240170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,010 miles (+6,817)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 151,010 miles
- Test number
- 148752263235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,193 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,193 miles
- Test number
- 876651628441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,402 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 139,402 miles
- Test number
- 507789584214
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail139,393 miles (+4,572)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,393 miles
- Test number
- 399237184206
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass134,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 134,821 miles
- Test number
- 625781083237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,821 miles (+4,326)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,821 miles
- Test number
- 276710083259
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass130,495 miles (+4,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 130,495 miles
- Test number
- 356784082209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass125,909 miles (+6,451)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 125,909 miles
- Test number
- 307666061498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail119,458 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,458 miles
- Test number
- 310552080288
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass119,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 119,458 miles
- Test number
- 600652880289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,361 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 111,361 km
- Test number
- 340342789275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,333 miles (+8,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 101,333 miles
- Test number
- 592125288228
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 92,935 miles
- Test number
- 261533397283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail92,935 miles (+2,808)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,935 miles
- Test number
- 771643297271
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,127 miles (+7,158)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 90,127 miles
- Test number
- 744864566141
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront antirollbar bushes poor
Pass82,969 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 82,969 miles
- Test number
- 860306365186
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S53 APJ
- Does S53 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 APJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S53 APJ?
- The MOT on S53 APJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S53 APJ done?
- S53 APJ was recorded at 184,011 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
- Has S53 APJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 APJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S53 APJ 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 S53 APJ find?
- S53 APJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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