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R117 DKE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,219 mi
Last recorded207,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 DKE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 207,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 203,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 203,378 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 196,580 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 191,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 190,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 185,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 182,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 175,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 172,462 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

corrosion to front &rear suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 172,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

corrosion to front &rear suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 171,924 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 171,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 168,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 165,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 165,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 157,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 157,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 147,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 147,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 137,258 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 125,018 miles

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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R117 DKE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 DKE, 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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R117 DKE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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