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P528 AEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

176,954 mi
Last recorded176,954 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 176,954 miles

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Fail 9 Mar 2026 176,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 4 Apr 2025 175,285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 175,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 170,631 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 170,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 167,984 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 163,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 163,651 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,834 miles

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 161,832 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 157,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,415 miles

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

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

Offside rear body mount corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 151,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear body mount corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 144,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,555 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 129,553 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,777 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 123,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,249 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,097 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,430 miles

steering shaft bulkhead seal split

unable to check rear seat belt operation, rear seats not installed

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,611 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,611 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 73,158 miles

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

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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P528 AEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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 P528 AEC, 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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P528 AEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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