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R147 BBK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,533 mi
Last recorded204,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 204,533 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 204,533 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 198,002 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of the vehicle All suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 190,382 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Front steering arm has slight play both sides Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 172,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Front steering arm has slight play both sides Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 157,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering arm has slight play both sides

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear (diff) has minor leak

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 142,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

engine management light appears on the dashboard

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,711 miles

All Four Tyres Cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Bald From Inner Edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,540 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear suspension components corroded slightly

front steering components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,374 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,561 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 101,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 101,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 89,120 miles

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

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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R147 BBK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 R147 BBK, 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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R147 BBK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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