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B15 TGM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,944 mi
Last recorded168,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 TGM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 168,944 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 168,944 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 166,520 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 166,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,053 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,504 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 156,752 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 150,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,516 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

steering wheel covering starting to become loose

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,516 miles

steering wheel covering starting to become loose

Pass 15 May 2006 59,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2006

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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B15 TGM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B15 TGM, 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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B15 TGM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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