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Toyota Land Cruiser

Green · Lpg · 1998 · 4,664 cc

S85 SBUMOT history

S85 SBU is a green lpg Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 232,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

S85 SBU green Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
232,653 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 SBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 SBU was last recorded at 232,653 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,617 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
9,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 232,653 miles
  • 2023 – 232,617 miles
  • 2022 – 232,611 miles
  • 2021 – 228,145 miles
  • 2020 – 226,206 miles
  • 2019 – 223,429 miles
  • 2018 – 219,161 miles
  • 2017 – 215,175 miles
  • 2016 – 207,762 miles
  • 2015 – 193,264 miles
  • 2014 – 179,548 miles
  • 2013 – 166,401 miles
  • 2012 – 152,694 miles
  • 2011 – 140,956 miles
  • 2010 – 124,233 miles
  • 2009 – 99,757 miles
  • 2008 – 79,586 miles
  • 2007 – 64,372 miles
  • 2006 – 52,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,653 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension parts
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from Offside

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,653 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    232,653 miles
    Test number
    869101297773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension parts
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from Offside
  2. Pass232,617 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    232,617 miles
    Test number
    654567929744
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail232,611 miles (+4,466)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,611 miles
    Test number
    918238499692
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached From rear axle to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Pass228,145 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    228,145 miles
    Test number
    920986586603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner n/s/f velocity gator has become lose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint has slight movement
  5. Fail228,026 miles (+1,820)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,026 miles
    Test number
    329099597681
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass226,206 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    226,206 miles
    Test number
    945841936302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass223,429 miles (+4,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    223,429 miles
    Test number
    201045001418
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings badly coroded around wheel arch sections.
    • AdvisoryFiller neck and breather badly coroded.
  8. Pass219,161 miles (+3,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    219,161 miles
    Test number
    692595507156
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF wing Rusted
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. Pass215,175 miles (+7,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    215,175 miles
    Test number
    149036633700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front diff.
  10. Pass207,762 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    207,762 miles
    Test number
    226215129402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body behind bumper holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail207,703 miles (+14,439)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,703 miles
    Test number
    481468634860
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body behind bumper holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass193,264 miles (+13,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    193,264 miles
    Test number
    753553432605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass179,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    179,548 miles
    Test number
    445918134203
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail179,548 miles (+13,147)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,548 miles
    Test number
    577248534238
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass166,401 miles (+13,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    166,401 miles
    Test number
    709083643206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass152,694 miles (+11,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,694 miles
    Test number
    309054942213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
  17. Pass140,956 miles (+16,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    869340321350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,233 miles (+9,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    124,233 miles
    Test number
    203359700386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,915 miles (+15,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    601294610100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,757 miles (+20,171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    374107229151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight lift in both front bottom ball joints.
  21. Pass79,586 miles (+15,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    961623328189
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass64,372 miles (+11,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    573190737163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass52,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    302306596011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 SBU

Does S85 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 SBU expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 SBU?
The MOT on S85 SBU expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 SBU done?
S85 SBU was recorded at 232,653 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 9,622 miles a year.
Has S85 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 SBU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S85 SBU 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 SBU find?
S85 SBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; corrosion to chassis and suspension parts, and 1 more.

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