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R10 KPS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

211,514 mi
Last recorded211,514 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 KPS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 211,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 209,357 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 209,205 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 209,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 207,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 205,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 203,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2019 202,155 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 201,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 200,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 May 2017 200,891 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Apr 2016 198,052 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 198,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 194,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 194,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 187,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 187,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 187,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 182,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 178,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 174,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 171,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 168,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 157,300 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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R10 KPS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R10 KPS, 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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R10 KPS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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