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P473 DVJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

201,891 mi
Last recorded201,891 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 DVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 201,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 201,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 200,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 199,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 199,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 196,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 194,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 194,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 191,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 188,459 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 188,459 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle distorted front and rear seal`s leaking (2.5.A.5b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 186,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 183,980 miles

Front right bearing has slight freeplay.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front left hub ball joint seal has fail and is leaking oil.

Fail 1 Feb 2014 183,980 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front right bearing has slight freeplay.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front left hub ball joint seal has fail and is leaking oil.

Hand brake travel excessive.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 182,363 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded .

exhaust system corroded .

n/s/f suspension knuckle leaking oil .

stone chips on screen .

Pass 9 Feb 2012 180,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 179,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 179,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 178,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 172,961 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside rear parking brake lever doesn't return.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 172,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Offside rear parking brake lever doesn't return.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 166,415 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 166,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 154,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 140,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

f tyres edge

Fail 8 Feb 2006 140,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

f tyres edge

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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P473 DVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P473 DVJ, 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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P473 DVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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