1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · S561 AKP
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 597,092 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 597,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S561 AKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 597,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S561 AKP 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 (S561 AKP) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
S561 AKP Mileage History
- 18/06/2024566,758 mi
- 23/06/2025580,605 mi+13,847 mi
- 01/07/2025580,606 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2026596,341 mi+15,735 mi
- 10/07/2026597,092 mi+751 mi
Average of roughly 14,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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