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P546 HAN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

198,763 mi
Last recorded198,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 HAN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 198,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion to various parts and chassis

Fail 14 Aug 2025 198,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion to various parts and chassis

Fail 3 Jan 2025 198,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch sill inner and outer areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides body mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 197,716 miles

Front swivels damp

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 197,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing/corroded (cat) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached All exhaust mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Not attached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes greased

Front Both front swivels damp

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 197,258 miles

Both front swivels damp

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 196,686 miles

Front swivels damp

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 195,527 miles

Both front swivels damp

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 195,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box and pipe, front bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Both front swivels damp

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 194,445 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 194,445 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 192,048 miles

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

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

front suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 189,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 189,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 181,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 181,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 174,569 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2014 168,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 168,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 160,635 miles

slight corrosion to front swivel joints

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Jun 2012 153,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel joints corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Jun 2012 153,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front swivel joints corroded

slight play in steering column

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front swivel joints slightly corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Jun 2011 147,488 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front swivel joints slightly corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,693 miles

Gearbox Coolant Pipes Leaking

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jun 2010 139,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gearbox Coolant Pipes Leaking

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jun 2009 127,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 127,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,711 miles

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

both rear tyres slight perishing and n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s front hub slight weep

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,398 miles

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

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

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

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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P546 HAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P546 HAN, 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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P546 HAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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