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P59 JOV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

199,808 mi
Last recorded199,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 JOV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 199,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 196,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 190,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 183,461 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 174,223 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 166,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 159,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 154,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,329 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 147,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 146,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 143,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,932 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 137,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,512 miles

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

o/s/f abs sensor wire location bracket broken and touching tyre on lock

Fail 17 Jan 2013 134,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

o/s/f abs sensor wire location bracket broken and touching tyre on lock

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,693 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 124,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,107 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 119,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 112,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 103,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 87,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,803 miles

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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P59 JOV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P59 JOV, 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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P59 JOV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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