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P506 MRK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

153,635 mi
Last recorded153,635 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 MRK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,635 miles

All coil springs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 153,018 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,333 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake appears to be in need of adjustment

Fail 27 Oct 2023 152,333 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake appears to be in need of adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,864 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material second front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to rear bnrake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 150,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded mid way along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 140,444 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 138,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 135,027 miles

n/s/r seat belt small wear

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 131,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 131,021 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,207 miles

both rear tyres worn on egdes close to limit tread not cut as deep

chips to screen

o/s centre anti roll bar link bush poor condtion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2009 124,173 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on egdes close to limit tread not cut as deep

chips to screen

o/s centre anti roll bar link bush poor condtion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 115,884 miles

brake load sensing valve action slow

o/s/f anti roll bar inner bush misaligned ;n/s/f anti roll bar outer link bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2007 108,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 108,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 103,670 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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P506 MRK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P506 MRK, 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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P506 MRK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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