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K30 SER

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

252,177 mi
Last recorded252,177 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 SER
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 252,177 miles

**Rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**

*Front wipers smear*

*Rear axle corroded*

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear ()

Fuel tank heat shield corroded

General corrosion front suspension

General corrosion rear suspension

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

Nearside Rear **Chassis section heavily corroded** (infront of rear trailing arm front bush)

Nearside Rear Inner **sill heavily corroded**

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 252,177 miles

**Rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**

*Front wipers smear*

*Rear axle corroded*

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear ()

Fuel tank heat shield corroded

General corrosion front suspension

General corrosion rear suspension

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

Nearside Rear **Chassis section heavily corroded** (infront of rear trailing arm front bush)

Nearside Rear Inner **sill heavily corroded**

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 251,564 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 251,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 249,085 miles

*Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.*

*Fuel tank carrier/shield heavily corroded.*

*OSF outer metal brake pipe heavily corroded.*

Both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up.

Both front outriggers at chassis mountings heavily corroded.

Front and Rear suspension components corroded.

NSF outer metal brake pipe corroded.

NSR bump stop missing.

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 248,972 miles

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

All coil springs corroded.

Both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up.

Both front inner sills corroded.

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear chassis body mountings corroded.

Fuel pipe corroded at rear section.

Fuel pipe corroded at rear section.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 245,048 miles

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded.

Both fuel tank straps and fuel tank shield corroded.

Both rear chassis body mountings corroded.

Exhaust tail pipe to silencer flange heavily corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/s wiper rubber split.

O/s/f inner metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r hand brake lever not returning fully to stop.

Slight blow exhaust rear silencer.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 245,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded.

Both fuel tank straps and fuel tank shield corroded.

Both rear chassis body mountings corroded.

Exhaust tail pipe to silencer flange heavily corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/s wiper rubber split.

O/s/f inner metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r hand brake lever not returning fully to stop.

Slight blow exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 238,395 miles

Both front inner sills/ mounting points heavily corroded.

N/s/r inner sill heavily corroded.

O/s fuel pipe corroded.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Rear chassis mounting points corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 238,395 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner sills/ mounting points heavily corroded.

N/s/r inner sill heavily corroded.

O/s fuel pipe corroded.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Rear chassis mounting points corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 231,386 miles

Both front lower wishbone front bushes starting to separate.

Mark in rear row lap belt.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

N/s fuel tank strap corroded.

N/s/r coil spring corroded.

O/s fuel pipe corroded at rear of vehicle.

O/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Various bushes and gaiters perish cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 231,382 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Both front lower wishbone front bushes starting to separate.

Mark in rear row lap belt.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

N/s fuel tank strap corroded.

N/s/r coil spring corroded.

O/s fuel pipe corroded at rear of vehicle.

O/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Various bushes and gaiters perish cracked.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 222,526 miles

*Front wishbone front bushes separating.*

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front wipers split.

O/s metal fuel pipe at rear heavily corroded.

O/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.

Unable to test center row n/s seat belt (child seat fitted).

Various bushes and gaiters perish cracked.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 218,098 miles

*Movement in steering rack bushes*

Child seat fitted n/s centre row

Front no. plate deteriorated

Mark in drivers seat belt

Mark in rear row lap belt

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Oil mist steering rack

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Signs of rubbing low pressure pipe at rack

Various suspension bushes perished and splitting

Pass 2 Mar 2015 208,658 miles

*O/s/r tyre on legal limit.*

Both front coil springs corroded.

Child seat fitted centre row n/s.

Fuel lines corroded.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

Marks in rear row centre lap belt.

Movement in steering rack bushes.

N/s wiper split.

N/s/f belt twisted.

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Play/wear o/s steering rack tie rod.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Various suspension bushes/gaiters perish cracked.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 208,522 miles

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

*O/s/r tyre on legal limit.*

Both front coil springs corroded.

Child seat fitted centre row n/s.

Fuel lines corroded.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

Marks in rear row centre lap belt.

Movement in steering rack bushes.

N/s wiper split.

N/s/f belt twisted.

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Play/wear o/s steering rack tie rod.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Various suspension bushes/gaiters perish cracked.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 200,739 miles

Child seat fitted centre row centre belt

Engine oil leak o/s of engine (Turbo drain area?)

Front and rear wipers smear

Front no. plate deteriorated

Inter silencer corroded

Marks in rear row lap belt

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear no. plate cracked

Various suspension bushed perished and cracked

Wear/play o/s steering tie rod

Fail 10 Mar 2014 200,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

*N/s/f ABS wire adrift*

Child seat fitted centre row centre belt

Engine oil leak o/s of engine (Turbo drain area?)

Front and rear wipers smear

Front no. plate deteriorated

High level brake light partially inop

Inter silencer corroded

Marks in rear row lap belt

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear no. plate cracked

Various suspension bushed perished and cracked

Wear/play o/s steering tie rod

Pass 2 Mar 2013 192,426 miles

2nd row rear seat lap belt not fully tested ( child seat fitted )

Marks in 3rd row rear centre lap belt.

Rear no. plate cracked.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 192,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

2nd row rear seat lap belt not fully tested ( child seat fitted )

Marks in 3rd row rear centre lap belt.

Rear no. plate cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 179,190 miles

Marks in drivers seat belt

Marks in rear center lap belt

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear No. plate cracked

Steering rack bushes worn (O/s bushes)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 179,190 miles

Marks in drivers seat belt

Marks in rear center lap belt

O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Rear No. plate cracked

Steering rack bushes worn (O/s bushes)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 166,228 miles

Air con belt not fitted (compressor fault?) // N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up

Front No. plate discoloured // Rear No. plate cracked

Front and rear wipers smear // Marks in drivers seat belt and rear lap belt

Fuel lines corroded at rear

Rear brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect) // O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Wear/play steering rack mounting bushes // Spare tyre worn on shoulders and near limit

Pass 4 Mar 2010 152,155 miles

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

front anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and splitting

front number plate discoloured // o/s reverse light not working

front wipers smear // rear wiper smears

n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up

rear centre row seat belt marked // marks in drivers seat belt // n/s/f seat belt twisted //

Fail 3 Mar 2010 152,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

front anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and splitting

front number plate discoloured // o/s reverse light not working

front wipers smear // rear wiper smears

n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up

rear centre row seat belt marked // marks in drivers seat belt // n/s/f seat belt twisted //

Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,233 miles

Child seat fitted n/s centre row

Front no. plate discoloured // Rear no. plate cracked

Fuel lines corroded under vehicle

Marks rear rear centre lap belt

N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up

P.A.S pipes corroded above steering rack // Movement in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2008 126,153 miles

Front no. plate cracked.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

Marks in rear, rear, centre lap belt.

Rear no. plate discoloured.

Rear wiper blade split and smears and wiper arm spring pressure poor.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,754 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,774 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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K30 SER is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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 K30 SER, 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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K30 SER is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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