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G5 KMC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,655 mi
Last recorded152,655 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 KMC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,655 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,286 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rusty/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear undersides all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 142,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear joint very rusty/worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear under sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated all (4.10 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and poor condition/weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all under side corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and poor condition/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all under side corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

under body slight surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel line corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 131,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fuel line corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,637 miles

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

all coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,973 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,553 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,386 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight o/s/r brake bind

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

light transmission oil leak

steering rack rubber mounting bushs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,681 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

light surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,412 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside handbrake arm semi-siezed

some play in steering rack mounting bushs

Fail 6 Sep 2010 112,412 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside handbrake arm semi-siezed

some play in steering rack mounting bushs

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,851 miles

slight play in rack bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,487 miles

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

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

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

slight play o/s rack

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

slight play o/s rack

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 94,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

some weakness of steering rack mounting bushs

Pass 9 Sep 2006 88,693 miles

play in rack

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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G5 KMC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G5 KMC, 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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G5 KMC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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