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2823 HX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

210,543 mi
Last recorded210,543 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2823 HX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 210,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 207,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 205,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 205,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 200,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joint oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 200,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop link snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joint oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 196,521 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 192,787 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 183,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 183,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 176,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both flexi to flexi across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 171,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear cop valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 171,130 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear cop valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,404 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 166,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 159,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 152,419 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 152,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 145,122 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 137,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily grease limiting inspection

oil leak on offside front axle swivel

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily grease limiting inspection

oil leak on offside front axle swivel

Pass 13 Sep 2010 129,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 122,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 114,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 109,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,971 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 85,646 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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2823 HX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2823 HX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2823 HX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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