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J80 DEN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,268 mi
Last recorded91,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 DEN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner, outer and lower rear inner arch corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,055 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,835 miles

Nearside Front bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front oil leak from swivel joint

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,262 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 53,804 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,306 miles

Propshaft component defective

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2007 53,306 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,367 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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J80 DEN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J80 DEN, 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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J80 DEN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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