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R146 TLO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,497 mi
Last recorded114,497 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,210 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,520 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,022 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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R146 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R146 TLO, 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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What year was R146 TLO registered?

R146 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R146 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 TLO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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