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Toyota Land Cruiser

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,982 cc

S85 AKSMOT history

S85 AKS is a green diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S85 AKS green Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
230,022 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 AKS
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
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S85 AKS was last recorded at 230,022 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,562 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,460 miles
Average per year
7,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,022 miles
  • 2025 – 226,562 miles
  • 2024 – 221,604 miles
  • 2023 – 216,010 miles
  • 2022 – 208,917 miles
  • 2021 – 201,386 miles
  • 2020 – 195,437 miles
  • 2019 – 188,674 miles
  • 2018 – 180,693 miles
  • 2017 – 173,451 miles
  • 2016 – 165,173 miles
  • 2015 – 156,412 miles
  • 2014 – 146,354 miles
  • 2013 – 135,984 miles
  • 2012 – 129,386 miles
  • 2011 – 124,669 miles
  • 2010 – 121,302 miles
  • 2009 – 116,219 miles
  • 2008 – 101,242 miles
  • 2007 – 93,968 miles
  • 2006 – 84,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,022 miles
  • DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail around and inside trail arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail just in front of tow bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where side step bolts and above trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in front of and above tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear seats permanently removed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear seats permanently folded down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,022 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,022 miles
    Test number
    384188167774
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail around and inside trail arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail just in front of tow bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where side step bolts and above trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in front of and above tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass226,562 miles (+4,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,562 miles
    Test number
    573292488158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed
    • AdvisoryTow bar fixing missing from bracket. not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisoryUnderside oil sprayed

  3. Pass221,604 miles (+5,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    221,604 miles
    Test number
    707300577004
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside down (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded near body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded near body mount
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently deleted

  4. Pass216,010 miles (+7,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    216,010 miles
    Test number
    125707237163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Arch corroded, not within 30cm of body mounting
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed

  5. Pass208,917 miles (+7,531)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    208,917 miles
    Test number
    845659086498
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed

  6. Pass201,386 miles (+5,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,386 miles
    Test number
    973687985475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed

  7. Pass195,437 miles (+6,763)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    195,437 miles
    Test number
    179017265707
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle wax oiled or similar product

  8. Pass188,674 miles (+7,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,674 miles
    Test number
    542530587346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed

  9. Pass180,693 miles (+7,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,693 miles
    Test number
    109720341740
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance slightly down
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently removed

  10. Pass173,451 miles (+8,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,451 miles
    Test number
    725083538647
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  11. Pass165,173 miles (+8,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    165,173 miles
    Test number
    590100636958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside down (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass156,412 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    156,412 miles
    Test number
    582328565286
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently folded down

  13. Fail156,411 miles (+10,057)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,411 miles
    Test number
    272534882658
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanently folded down

  14. Pass146,354 miles (+10,370)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,354 miles
    Test number
    207357564247
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteRear seats perminantly folded down (loaded up)

  15. Pass135,984 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,984 miles
    Test number
    558502883299
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear seats folded down and loaded over

  16. Fail135,974 miles (+6,588)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    186001483210
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear seats folded down and loaded over

  17. Pass129,386 miles (+4,717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,386 miles
    Test number
    446674482227
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  18. Pass124,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,669 miles
    Test number
    495397981210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail124,669 miles (+3,367)1 failure3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,669 miles
    Test number
    287177481265
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass121,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,302 miles
    Test number
    852699270200
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail121,301 miles (+5,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,301 miles
    Test number
    370379370254
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass116,219 miles (+14,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    892610199265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,242 miles (+7,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    552263088135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass93,968 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    641662017230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,963 miles (+9,963)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    300179607227
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass84,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    542600036145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 AKS

Does S85 AKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 AKS expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 AKS?
The MOT on S85 AKS expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 AKS done?
S85 AKS was recorded at 230,022 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,179 miles a year.
Has S85 AKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 AKS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S85 AKS 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 S85 AKS find?
S85 AKS failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings; central rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular cross member; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail around and inside trail arm bracket, and 9 more.

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