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L80 AED

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Gold Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

386,947 mi
Last recorded386,947 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 AED
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 386,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 374,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 367,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 356,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 350,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 337,384 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play R/H front slight wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak under car

Pass 11 Nov 2019 318,775 miles

Coolant leak at /from bottom hose ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 303,818 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel at parking brake lever

Pass 14 Nov 2017 284,773 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front swivel ball seals weaping

Pass 25 Nov 2016 269,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 256,138 miles

front pads worn

nearside front tyre worn

rear pads worn

slight play in front hub assemblies

Pass 3 Oct 2014 240,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 231,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 225,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 221,661 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 216,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 206,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 201,110 miles

n/s front roll bar link bush poor

Pass 5 Jul 2007 188,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 179,072 miles

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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L80 AED is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Gold with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L80 AED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L80 AED registered?

L80 AED is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L80 AED safe to buy?

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