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ANZ 1459

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

242,702 mi
Last recorded242,702 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 1459
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 242,702 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 230,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear axle corroded

spare tyre is bald

Fail 12 Dec 2016 230,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear axle corroded

spare tyre is bald

Pass 18 Dec 2015 218,988 miles

O/SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STARTING TO BECOME FRAYED

Fail 16 Dec 2015 218,982 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/SIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER LOSING DAMPING EFFECT

O/SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STARTING TO BECOME FRAYED

Fail 30 Dec 2014 203,392 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Dec 2014 203,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2013 189,824 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2013 189,818 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 176,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 164,937 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 159,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 154,048 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 142,695 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 142,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 128,791 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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ANZ 1459 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ANZ 1459, 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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ANZ 1459 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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