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NR 4858

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

211,623 mi
Last recorded211,623 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR 4858
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 211,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 209,819 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Hub oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 209,818 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Hub oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 206,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 201,477 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 201,456 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 198,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 195,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 190,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 186,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 181,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 173,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 168,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 161,020 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 152,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 152,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 143,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 133,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 114,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,764 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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NR 4858 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NR 4858, 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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What year was NR 4858 registered?

NR 4858 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for NR 4858 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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