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P42 VUB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

204,467 mi
Last recorded204,467 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 VUB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 204,467 miles

Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear all rear seat have been removed

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2024 202,403 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear all seats removed

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2023 200,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

engine only revs to 2500rpm

fuel pump damp but not leaking/dripping

Fail 1 Jul 2023 200,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

engine only revs to 2500rpm

fuel pump damp but not leaking/dripping

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 197,664 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row missing ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

boot not inspected as large box fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2022 197,658 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission both hubs excessively leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush, axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate on axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ratchet not locking (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub has large amount of play in top and bottom bearings (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering bar on hub extremely loose, wouldn't recommend driving (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row missing ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

boot not inspected as large box fitted

underside nearly to dirty to test

Pass 30 Jun 2021 195,509 miles

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

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

underside soiled

Fail 23 Jun 2021 195,508 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front prop uj play

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

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

underside soiled

Pass 1 Jul 2020 192,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj lose in prop shaft, worn yokes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, close to fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear second row seat removed in rear at time of retest

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both sides, slide pins very worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not fitted ()

underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Fail 29 Jun 2020 192,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush pulled out, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj on rear prop worn out (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj lose in prop shaft, worn yokes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, close to fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both sides, slide pins very worn (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not fitted ()

underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Pass 19 Jun 2019 189,479 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear in boot ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seats removed in rear at time of retest ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 189,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified pipes removed under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe burnt out by bulkhead (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop, both uj's (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms, middle bushes. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt damaged, wont pass through buckle to remove slack (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear in boot ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2018 181,961 miles

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

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

front prop ujs worn

rear prop slider worn

Fail 10 May 2018 181,953 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt belt cut in 2 (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, rear joints (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front prop ujs worn

rear prop slider worn

Pass 25 May 2017 175,845 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s rear light damaged

n/s rear wheelarch loose

Fail 23 May 2017 175,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded abs (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear light damaged

n/s rear wheelarch loose

Pass 7 Jul 2016 168,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 168,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Acrh Trim Insurcure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 148,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 142,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,467 miles

Fuel Cap Flap Not Locking

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,735 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside hub seal leaking

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 117,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 117,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,970 miles

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

both front hubs leaking grease but not getting on to front discs at time of test

offside wiper will require renewing before next mot

Pass 4 Jul 2006 102,647 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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P42 VUB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P42 VUB, 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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P42 VUB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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