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R115 XWR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,815 mi
Last recorded215,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 XWR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 215,815 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Handbrake lever slightly high

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Repair areas covered with underseal spray

Fail 17 Jul 2025 215,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All underbody and components corroded

Handbrake lever slightly high

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 215,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All under body components and prescribed areas corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 210,937 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 210,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 206,265 miles

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

body corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2021 202,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 195,673 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 195,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 191,900 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 191,702 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Badly rusted on mounting (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outter body sills badly rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch badly rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outter body sills badly rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch badly rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis badly rusted and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake back plate rusted

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

Nearside Headlamp washer missing and broken

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Front end inner wheel arch rusted

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate rusted

Pass 17 May 2018 186,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 183,156 miles

Chassis corroded

Rear brake load valve corroded but no leaks

Slight perishing to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 May 2017 183,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Shock absorber mounting on axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Chassis corroded

Rear brake load valve corroded but no leaks

Slight perishing to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2016 180,517 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 180,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 175,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 169,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 165,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 153,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 136,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,292 miles

Please note: Hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 121,282 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Please note: Hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,105 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,181 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R115 XWR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R115 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R115 XWR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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