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R103 DHJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

217,992 mi
Last recorded217,992 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 217,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 212,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 212,583 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 206,333 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sides chassis

Fail 27 Feb 2024 206,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sides chassis

corrosion to both sides front & rear body mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2023 198,032 miles

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

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

front& rear body mounts corroded but not excessive

Fail 5 Jan 2023 197,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear body mounts corroded but not excessive

Pass 31 May 2022 195,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 194,027 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 192,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 187,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 187,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 180,260 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 180,260 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking rear section of one of the front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 174,670 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 174,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Steering rack insecure steering rack mounting bushes (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 171,212 miles

both rear axle stabiliser bushs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2016 171,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear axle stabiliser bushs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 167,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 167,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 157,897 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 157,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 149,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 137,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 97,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,700 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,241 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 66,067 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R103 DHJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R103 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R103 DHJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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