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Toyota Landcruiser

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 4,164 cc

S8 ALFMOT history

S8 ALF is a blue diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S8 ALF blue Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,105 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ALF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ALF was last recorded at 169,105 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,272 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
5,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,105 miles
  • 2024 – 166,272 miles
  • 2023 – 159,302 miles
  • 2022 – 151,375 miles
  • 2021 – 136,378 miles
  • 2019 – 136,235 miles
  • 2018 – 134,999 miles
  • 2016 – 134,427 miles
  • 2015 – 133,490 miles
  • 2014 – 132,486 miles
  • 2013 – 128,173 miles
  • 2012 – 124,516 miles
  • 2011 – 120,464 miles
  • 2010 – 113,192 miles
  • 2009 – 100,983 miles
  • 2008 – 90,710 miles
  • 2007 – 75,103 miles
  • 2006 – 63,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome area under the car is corroded

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,105 miles (+2,833)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,105 miles
    Test number
    859647316791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome area under the car is corroded

  2. Pass166,272 miles (+6,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,272 miles
    Test number
    399638071604
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,302 miles (+7,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,302 miles
    Test number
    281842850509
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,375 miles (+108)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,375 miles
    Test number
    127839792653
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail151,267 miles (+14,889)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,267 miles
    Test number
    209887241205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass136,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    377438063957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail136,378 miles (+33)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    906891272680
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass136,345 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    409808359851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass136,235 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,235 miles
    Test number
    389896172256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,227 miles (+1,228)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    401277439823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass134,999 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,999 miles
    Test number
    280826817844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,427 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    438769928662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,490 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,490 miles
    Test number
    195288939071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,486 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,486 miles
    Test number
    467071584202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,173 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,173 miles
    Test number
    338422283212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,516 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    625357472227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,464 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    136871691291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,192 miles (+12,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    632751880257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    140388189206
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail100,983 miles (+10,273)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    454796589256
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass90,710 miles (+15,607)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,710 miles
    Test number
    383137188411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,103 miles (+11,895)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    424088667298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake reserve on limit

  23. Pass63,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    400144966244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ALF

Does S8 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ALF is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 ALF?
The MOT on S8 ALF is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ALF done?
S8 ALF was recorded at 169,105 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
Has S8 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ALF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 ALF 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 S8 ALF find?
S8 ALF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link, and 3 more.

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