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E11 BEN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

203,591 mi
Last recorded203,591 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 BEN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 203,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 203,588 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 200,111 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 196,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 196,002 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Compensator valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 192,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 192,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 188,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 188,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 185,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 185,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 181,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 181,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 176,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 176,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 171,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 166,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 166,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,211 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 154,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer ege and starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2013 144,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2013 144,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,172 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 139,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,514 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,514 miles

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

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 127,411 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 121,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 114,924 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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E11 BEN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 E11 BEN, 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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E11 BEN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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