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P602 JNU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 148,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber and spring mounting area (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber and spring mounting area (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 146,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 143,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 140,887 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 138,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 134,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 131,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 126,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 122,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 122,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,290 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 28 Dec 2013 102,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chassis & underbody corroded reqires protection treatment

Pass 28 Dec 2013 102,185 miles

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)

chassis & underbody corroded reqires protection treatment

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light pipe corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light pipe corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,078 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 91,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,047 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,654 miles

slight play to offside steering rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2005 64,604 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P602 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P602 JNU, 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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P602 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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