CarVerify

Free Car Check

P515 LJM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 LJM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,052 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering arm/box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 133,618 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seals leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seals leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering arm/box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 130,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,998 miles

nearside and offside front swivel hubs leaking grease not excessive

Fail 21 Nov 2022 129,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front swivel hubs leaking grease not excessive

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,265 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking.

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,428 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 122,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint weeping

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2018 118,885 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint housing weeping from seal

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 118,885 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint housing weeping from seal

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 108,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,483 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,241 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,212 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P515 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P515 LJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P515 LJM?

You can check the full history of P515 LJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P515 LJM registered?

P515 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P515 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 LJM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P515 LJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P515 LJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.