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P62 KYB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,147 mi
Last recorded142,147 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 KYB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 136,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some corrosion to underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,912 miles

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2021 133,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,048 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,760 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 111,828 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,828 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 110,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 98,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,394 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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P62 KYB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P62 KYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P62 KYB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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