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P741 YUF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

301,450 mi
Last recorded301,450 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 301,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 297,706 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 297,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 293,649 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Mar 2024 293,522 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2023 289,641 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 289,611 miles

Seat belt buckle missing both rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 286,143 miles

Lower inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2022 286,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Lower inner sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2021 277,439 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 277,279 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 265,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis corroded

offside front axle joint leaking

rear most section of offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 265,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all of them around load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside front axle joint leaking

rear most section of offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 258,487 miles

near side rear tyre perishing and worn low in places

off side front tyre perishing and worn low in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 258,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes through clips next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of off side rear inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outside edge of near side rear inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of near side sill panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of off side sill panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre perishing and worn low in places

off side front tyre perishing and worn low in places

Pass 18 Jul 2017 252,254 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres worn

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Chassis rusty

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just meets limit, adjustment/repair required

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 252,189 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear and offside front tyres worn

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Chassis rusty

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just meets limit, adjustment/repair required

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 242,777 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub grease seal leaking

Parking brake efficiency low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Bumpstops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 232,668 miles

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

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

both front swivels rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 226,865 miles

nearside swivel leaking oil badly

Fail 24 Jun 2014 226,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside swivel leaking oil badly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 217,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 211,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 200,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 183,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 162,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 146,330 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 146,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 142,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 129,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 129,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s hubs leaking oil but ok at time of test

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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P741 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P741 YUF, 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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P741 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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