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P133 NLA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 136,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 134,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 131,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 126,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 124,775 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

crack in n/s headlamp glass

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,455 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside wiper blade split slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,455 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside wiper blade split slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

N/S headlamp glass cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,859 miles

Front no.plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside headlight glass cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S head lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S head lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,368 miles

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

Nearside headlight glass slightly damaged.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside headlight glass slightly damaged.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,595 miles

O/S front and N/S rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,595 miles

O/S front and N/S rear tyres perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,672 miles

front exhaust section slight leak

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,672 miles

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

front exhaust section slight leak

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,479 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,819 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 79,733 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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P133 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 P133 NLA, 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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P133 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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