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P842 RBD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,899 mi
Last recorded39,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 RBD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,089 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front hub seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 26,766 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P842 RBD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P842 RBD registered?

P842 RBD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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