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P3 RAR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 RAR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 121,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,174 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake out of ballance near side very little effotbut off side plenty passed with 18%

Fail 6 Apr 2022 119,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (leaking above near side spring unable to see condition of pipe) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake out of ballance near side very little effotbut off side plenty passed with 18%

Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 118,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 109,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,272 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,024 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

fog light on trailer socket not working

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,234 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,279 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,453 miles

both front tyres badly worn at inner edge of tread breadth

front and rear brake pads worn low as far ascan be seen without exposing

three rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

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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P3 RAR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P3 RAR, 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 P3 RAR registered?

P3 RAR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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