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P553 OWJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

185,441 mi
Last recorded185,441 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 OWJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 185,441 miles

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

Chassis heavily undersealed

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))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 185,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis heavily undersealed

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))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,541 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 178,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 178,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 177,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front foglight inop

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 11 Feb 2022 177,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front foglight inop

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Feb 2021 175,545 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 173,373 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 173,373 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 172,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 172,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 168,059 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes at rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 168,058 miles

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

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle location arms rear buahes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle location arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes at rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 167,285 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front.....this may be a design feature (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall is slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside front (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bull bar......is slightly insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush is slightly deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush is slightly deteriorated (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 156,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 136,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,962 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 154,536 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 154,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 121,796 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 121,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s n/s front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 112,330 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 112,233 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,994 miles

some surface rust on chassi

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 87,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,694 miles

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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P553 OWJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P553 OWJ, 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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P553 OWJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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