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P729 WFR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,028 mi
Last recorded208,028 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 WFR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 208,028 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 207,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system excessively deteriorated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle upper trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Tailpipe missing from rear silencer, unable to insert sample probe (8.1.1 (a))

Corrosion to some suspension and mounting components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 200,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion at chassis, suspension components etc

Fail 5 Mar 2025 200,590 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near rear trailing arm mount (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion at chassis, suspension components etc

Pass 11 Mar 2024 196,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 191,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 188,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 188,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 184,242 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2020 180,044 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 173,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 167,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 160,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 155,817 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 148,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 136,477 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 131,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 124,327 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 124,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 114,585 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 114,545 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 96,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 76,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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P729 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver 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 P729 WFR, 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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P729 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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