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43 GM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

290,365 mi
Last recorded290,365 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 GM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 290,365 miles

advise vehiclehas been undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2025 288,618 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2025 288,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2023 288,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 286,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 278,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 270,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 262,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 255,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 247,335 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 247,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 238,573 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 238,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 228,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 219,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 209,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 198,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 188,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 177,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 165,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 154,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 144,379 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 144,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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43 GM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 GM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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43 GM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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