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M888 OOD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,293 mi
Last recorded152,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 OOD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 152,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has a thin layer of underseal but still signs of heavy corrosion front-rear

wheel arches covered in underseal still signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2025 152,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear coated in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2025 152,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear coated in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,576 miles

under body corroded

under body partly covered with black sealant

Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,956 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR LEADS TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 148,121 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCHES TO SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,121 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS UPPER & LOWER MOUNTINGS CORRODED & START DETERIORATING

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & START DETERIORATING

Fail 6 Apr 2016 145,120 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS UPPER & LOWER MOUNTINGS CORRODED & START DETERIORATING

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & START DETERIORATING

Pass 6 Feb 2015

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

rear both sides outter sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 135,678 miles

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

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

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

near side front headlamp glass chiped.

off side rear mudflap loose,insecure.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

near side front headlamp glass chiped.

off side rear mudflap loose,insecure.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 130,666 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2013 130,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 127,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 127,653 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 122,786 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 122,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,874 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,874 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,087 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,386 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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M888 OOD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M888 OOD, 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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M888 OOD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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