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P459 DVJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,407 mi
Last recorded176,407 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 DVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 176,407 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 165,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 156,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 6 Dec 2021 145,217 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 142,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 139,894 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,883 miles

slight play in steering column tilt mechanism

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,443 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,684 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 88,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,148 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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P459 DVJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P459 DVJ, 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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P459 DVJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P459 DVJ safe to buy?

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