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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc

S788 LJMMOT history

S788 LJM is a red diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S788 LJM 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,913 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 LJM
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 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 LJM was last recorded at 132,913 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,890 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,023 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,913 miles
  • 2025 – 131,890 miles
  • 2024 – 130,731 miles
  • 2023 – 129,789 miles
  • 2022 – 128,926 miles
  • 2021 – 127,881 miles
  • 2020 – 126,201 miles
  • 2019 – 124,610 miles
  • 2018 – 123,110 miles
  • 2017 – 120,860 miles
  • 2016 – 118,335 miles
  • 2014 – 115,218 miles
  • 2013 – 112,028 miles
  • 2012 – 107,718 miles
  • 2011 – 103,361 miles
  • 2010 – 98,176 miles
  • 2009 – 90,803 miles
  • 2008 – 85,225 miles
  • 2007 – 78,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Body corroded near mounting points
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mounts both sides on top of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near Roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front slight oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear slight oil leak diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,913 miles (+1,023)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,913 miles
    Test number
    330857302908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Body corroded near mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mounts both sides on top of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near Roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass131,890 miles (+1,159)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    303924663240
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear slight oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryUnder body etc in a dry rusty condition

  3. Pass130,731 miles (+942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,731 miles
    Test number
    879839671668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre as nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s rear brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryRear slight oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryUnder body dry and rusty condition in place

  4. Pass129,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,789 miles
    Test number
    714161020811
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sills all mountings body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail129,788 miles (+862)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,788 miles
    Test number
    906486784600
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sills all mountings body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass128,926 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    998935006704
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody all good but sills floor chassi ,brake pipe , brake hoses ,are dry going rusty req clean re pressure test wax oil grease does work preventive maintanace .

  7. Pass127,881 miles (+1,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    679822028240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner to outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to floor to chassis front to back

  8. Pass126,201 miles (+1,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,201 miles
    Test number
    907942252772
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass124,610 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    114609479968
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWax oil needed

  10. Pass123,110 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,110 miles
    Test number
    842522255535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass120,860 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    271487238097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,335 miles (+3,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    696741156465
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor

  13. Pass115,218 miles (+3,190)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    615042314329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass112,028 miles (+4,310)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    666277693262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass107,718 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    698425392271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,361 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    209253471212
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteDry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

  17. Fail103,361 miles (+5,185)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    676403371294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteDry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

  18. Pass98,176 miles (+7,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    362781570409
    • 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)

  19. Pass90,803 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    652901869242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,225 miles (+6,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    552258698174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    403462637214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 LJM

Does S788 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 LJM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 LJM?
The MOT on S788 LJM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 LJM done?
S788 LJM was recorded at 132,913 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has S788 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 LJM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S788 LJM 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 S788 LJM find?
S788 LJM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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