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P782 APF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,731 mi
Last recorded180,731 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 APF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 180,731 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 177,661 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2025 177,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Bench Seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 175,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre cross member panard mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 173,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,719 miles

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

Rear seat backs have some movement

Steering rack mounts have some movement

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,600 miles

Slight movement rear seat backs

Slight movement steering rack mounts

Fail 16 Dec 2020 169,579 miles

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

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

Slight movement rear seat backs

Slight movement steering rack mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2019 166,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower swivel boots very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

o/s/f brake disc cover rusted and holed

water pipes to rear heater very rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2019 166,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at o/s/r spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water pipes to rear heater very rusty

rear cross member rusted and holed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower swivel boots very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear body mounts

corrosion on chassis under and around spring mounts

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

o/s/f brake disc cover rusted and holed

Pass 29 Nov 2018 160,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 154,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 144,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 136,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to rear chassis rails

rear pads worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to rear chassis rails

rear pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,797 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 108,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 99,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,106 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,661 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,948 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P782 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P782 APF, 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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P782 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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