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R129 ULP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

214,749 mi
Last recorded214,749 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 214,749 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings,floors,wheelbox etc shoeing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings,floors,wheelbox etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills showing corrosion/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears+o/s lower retaining washer incomplete/deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion showing/corroded rear o/s+n/s suspension component mountings,components,crossmember,pan arm mount etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deterioration

front brake disc backing plates corroded

loadvalve corrosion/fixings etc

original o/s+n/s rear suspension bump stops missing,does have some inside springs

rear axle corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2025 214,745 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelbox/sill end holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s+n/s rear chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings,floors,wheelbox etc shoeing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings,floors,wheelbox etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills showing corrosion/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears+o/s lower retaining washer incomplete/deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion showing/corroded rear o/s+n/s suspension component mountings,components,crossmember,pan arm mount etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deterioration

front brake disc backing plates corroded

loadvalve corrosion/fixings etc

original o/s+n/s rear suspension bump stops missing,does have some inside springs

rear axle corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 209,766 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheelboxes,sills/floors etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint on limit (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded around front chassis+suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s+n/s rear chassis,rear crossmembers+suspension mountings showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

fuel pipes showing corrosion

load valve showing corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 209,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheelboxes,sills/floors etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint on limit (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded around front chassis+suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s+n/s rear chassis,rear crossmembers+suspension mountings showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

fuel pipes showing corrosion

load valve showing corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 205,359 miles

Coil spring corroded all showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills,floors etc showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis,crossmember,rear suspension mountings etc showing corrosion

windscreen chip

Fail 11 Dec 2023 205,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills,floors etc showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis,crossmember,rear suspension mountings etc showing corrosion

windscreen chip

Pass 12 Dec 2022 202,245 miles

Advise corrosion to rear axle bracket.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 196,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to "T" piece. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 187,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 187,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 181,747 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 176,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 170,431 miles

all the steering rack rubbers have slight play.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 166,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 162,814 miles

Advise, nearside front anti roll bar nut loose.

Advise, rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 162,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise, nearside front anti roll bar nut loose.

Advise, rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 144,021 miles

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

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

steering rack mounting rubber bushers worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low unable to fully assess with wheels on

nearside rear brake drag

offside parking brake linkage suspect

offside rear brake disc poor condition

rear brake imbalance on upper limit borderline pass

rear brake pads low unable to fully assess with wheels on

slight play nearside lower swivel

Pass 15 Dec 2010 111,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,393 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 98,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,641 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,641 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,710 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 90,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 85,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 80,108 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R129 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R129 ULP, 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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R129 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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