1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · S540 BUF
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 253,854 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S540 BUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 253,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S540 BUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (S540 BUF) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S540 BUF Mileage History
- 16/12/2022237,679 mi
- 06/12/2023241,864 mi+4,185 mi
- 21/01/2025249,266 mi+7,402 mi
- 10/02/2026253,852 mi+4,586 mi
- 20/02/2026253,854 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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