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R142 EAG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 EAG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,120 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 143,108 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,713 miles

Engine oil leak.

n/s/f battery loose.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 138,713 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak.

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1n)

n/s/f battery loose.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 138,695 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement End drop links rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link rubber bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both Batteries inscure.

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Fuel tank cover corroded at rear. (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak.

General under body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 133,085 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 131,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 120,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 120,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,608 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 105,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 97,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,099 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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R142 EAG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R142 EAG, 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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R142 EAG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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