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P455 WBV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

212,593 mi
Last recorded212,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 WBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 212,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper arm rear mounting point on axle coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 208,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting point on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded around rear flange area

Fail 10 Feb 2025 208,388 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & hose perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting point on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded around rear flange area

Pass 8 Feb 2024 203,669 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 203,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball Joint Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shock Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 195,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 190,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 190,176 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached nut loose.split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 184,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 181,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 181,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 175,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 168,971 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 168,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 163,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 151,751 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 145,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 137,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,392 miles

all rear seats folded away

general wear on all discs

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

small oil leak rear of gear box

Fail 15 Nov 2011 131,392 miles

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

all rear seats folded away

general wear on all discs

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

small oil leak rear of gear box

Pass 18 Nov 2010 126,190 miles

CENTRE ROW OF SEATS MISSING.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 126,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 115,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 115,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 109,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 105,135 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 97,437 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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P455 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P455 WBV, 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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P455 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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