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P139 SOO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

231,488 mi
Last recorded231,488 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 231,488 miles

front suspension components surface corroded

rear body mounting area's surface corroded

rear lamp lenses slightly faded.

rear suspension components surface corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 227,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 225,001 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 219,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 213,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 208,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 203,503 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front steering tie bar has slight play.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 198,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 190,998 miles

handbrake travel high.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 185,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 177,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 163,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 163,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 152,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 140,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering rack mountings

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Pass 2 Jul 2010 126,459 miles

Centre seatbelt on second row using non-genuine seat belt anchorage but secure & re-inforced but belt rubbing on third row of seats.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Light damage to front no.plate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panel.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt warning light on but customers assurance vehicle safe to bring engine revs up to goverened speed for smoke test.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 126,459 miles

Centre seatbelt on second row using non-genuine seat belt anchorage but secure & re-inforced but belt rubbing on third row of seats.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Light damage to front no.plate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panel.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt warning light on but customers assurance vehicle safe to bring engine revs up to goverened speed for smoke test.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 90,677 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 81,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,129 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P139 SOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P139 SOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P139 SOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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