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R125 GMV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,765 mi
Last recorded121,765 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 GMV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,765 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 120,886 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,744 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 107,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,211 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 88,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,814 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 81,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 81,135 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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R125 GMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R125 GMV, 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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What year was R125 GMV registered?

R125 GMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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