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M5 DVH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,503 mi
Last recorded165,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DVH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 165,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 31 Aug 2019 162,658 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 157,721 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 157,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 154,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

slight play in n/s/f w/brg

Pass 11 May 2016 150,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both on axel beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 143,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 143,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2014 131,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 122,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

glow plug warning light on

Pass 3 May 2011 113,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 103,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 91,938 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 81,570 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,405 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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M5 DVH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M5 DVH, 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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What year was M5 DVH registered?

M5 DVH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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