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P20 SKF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 SKF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 124,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axal corroded

front to rear under body coroded front to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,122 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear chassie area coroded part under sealed not allowing full inspection

rear axal corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2025 122,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear chassie area coroded part under sealed not allowing full inspection

rear axal corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks and both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fitted to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bush(S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension component area of chassis has been undersealed / stone chipped

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

Nearside Rear Lower seat belt anchorage area of chassis has been undersealed / stone chipped

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bush(S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower seatbelt belt anchorage area of chassis has been undersealed / stone chipped

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

corrosion within all prescribed areas and components of suspension / steering / braking / chassis components / general

corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general

o/s/r lower and n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes worn

parking brake effort only just met requirements, it appears that the parking brake system requires attention or repair

vehicle has been undersealed within prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general

Fail 5 Jan 2024 119,814 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whell arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear /s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axal corroded

under body coroded

Pass 24 Dec 2022 118,329 miles

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back chassis corroded coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 118,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back chassis corroded coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axal corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2021 116,288 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axal corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axal corroded

under body corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,707 miles

Front Headlamp insecure n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axal corroded

under body corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

rear axal corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,271 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp insecure n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

rear axal corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,058 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,561 miles

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

coil spring corroded both sides front and rear, all . (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,322 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 96,108 miles

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody suspension all corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,268 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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P20 SKF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P20 SKF, 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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P20 SKF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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