S3ABW - TOYOTA LANDCRUISER AMAZON
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 10 days ago
The Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon, also known as the Land Cruiser 100 Series in some markets, is a renowned full-size SUV celebrated for its durability and off-road prowess. Manufactured by Toyota, a globally respected automaker with a long history of producing reliable vehicles, the Amazon model was introduced in the late 1990s and continued into the early 2000s. Known for its robust construction and advanced features for its time, the Land Cruiser Amazon offers a blend of luxury and rugged capability. Key specifications include a powerful engine, sturdy chassis, and a reputation for longevity, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts seeking a dependable adventure vehicle. Its engineering excellence and heritage as part of Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser family underscore its status as a versatile and enduring SUV.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, registered in August 1998, with registration number S3ABW. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 4,664cc LPG engine. The current MOT is valid until 27 June 2026, with the latest test conducted on 21 June 2025; no advisories were noted. The vehicle has recorded a mileage of 174,675 miles and is currently taxed. No information on CO2 emissions is available. Mechanical condition details are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,675 mi
Expires: 27 June 2026
Passed - 28 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,739 mi
Expires: 27 June 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear.
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wing repaired with tape.
Failed - 12 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,685 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wing repaired with tape covering corroded holes
- Advisory rear chassie and crossmembers and axle mounts all heavily corroded
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded
- Advisory rear suspension high pressure pipes going to shockers heavily corroded
Passed - 04 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,983 mi
Expires: 08 April 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wing covered in tape covering holes
- Advisory underside heavily corroded
- Advisory chassie heavily corroded
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 08 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,494 mi
Expires: 08 April 2023
Passed - 09 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,504 mi
Expires: 08 April 2022
Passed - 02 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,740 mi
Expires: 01 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 26 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,359 mi
Expires: 01 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,783 mi
Expires: 01 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLIT
Passed - 02 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,231 mi
Expires: 01 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,311 mi
Expires: 16 September 2016
Passed - 13 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,891 mi
Expires: 12 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 10 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,051 mi
Expires: 12 September 2014
Failed - 09 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,051 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 13 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,685 mi
Expires: 12 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 06 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,661 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,633 mi
Expires: 01 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 16 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,531 mi
Expires: 15 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 19 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,773 mi
Expires: 18 June 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 28 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,474 mi
Expires: 27 May 2009
Failed - 22 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,474 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 19 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,223 mi
Expires: 18 May 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for S3ABW?
The MOT expires on 27 June 2026.
What is the tax status of S3ABW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of S3ABW?
This is a 1998 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER AMAZON in Blue. It runs on LPG with a 4664cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of S3ABW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.