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P844 PDM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,504 mi
Last recorded159,504 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 PDM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 18 Nov 2024 154,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in all steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded to axles

Fail 18 Nov 2024 154,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in all steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded to axles

Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,310 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar mounting plates corroded

underside waxoiled

Fail 9 Oct 2023 148,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

towbar mounting plates corroded

underside waxoiled

Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 14 Oct 2021 141,266 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear brake pipes waxoild

n/s/o/s inner sills corroded at rear

n/s/o/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,600 miles

2 rear tyres getting low on tread

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe have been grease /corrosion

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear brake pipes have been grease /corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

rear link bars have cracks on rubbers o/s/r & n/s/r

rear number plate discolor

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,398 miles

covers /under trays

2 front wiper just in limit

all brake pipes have been wax oil

rear brake pads low corrosion on o/s/r disc

rear number plate discolour

Pass 19 Jun 2018 128,574 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front and rear brake pipes greased cannot check for rusting

slight oil leak from n/s/rear end of axle next to brake disc not on brake disc

Fail 18 Jun 2018 128,567 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front and rear brake pipes greased cannot check for rusting

slight oil leak from n/s/rear end of axle next to brake disc not on brake disc

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,619 miles

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

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

all front and rear brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear coil springs heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,090 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in side walls slight cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,943 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes greased across axle

Fail 5 Mar 2015 115,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes greased across axle

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,677 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

all tyres low on tred

Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes greased

all tyres low on tred

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,990 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,633 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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P844 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P844 PDM, 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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What year was P844 PDM registered?

P844 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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