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P701 PJA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

233,632 mi
Last recorded233,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 PJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 233,632 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 227,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 222,873 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 222,859 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 221,863 miles

Front cab crossmember corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 221,863 miles

Front cab crossmember corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 221,853 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travels to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excess play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 209,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 209,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 199,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 199,782 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 190,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 190,068 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excess play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excess play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 178,316 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 178,316 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 165,677 miles

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads clearly

Fail 15 Dec 2016 165,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,948 miles

front and rear end link bushes slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2015 152,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front and rear end link bushes slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 141,284 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 141,282 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 131,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 131,190 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no nearside rear seat belt fitted at time of test

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2010 115,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no nearside rear seat belt fitted at time of test

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 109,004 miles

nearside front and offside rear bump stops missing

nearside rear seat belt missing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 109,004 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front and offside rear bump stops missing

nearside rear seat belt missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2008 100,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear seat and belt removed from boot area

Pass 18 May 2006 91,829 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2006 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check near side rear seat belt

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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P701 PJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 P701 PJA, 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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P701 PJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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