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P837 APC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,113 mi
Last recorded158,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 157,502 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 151,521 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 151,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 147,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 143,676 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 137,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,791 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,791 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 124,751 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 104,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,824 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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P837 APC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P837 APC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P837 APC registered?

P837 APC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P837 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 APC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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