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R177 RSW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,597 mi
Last recorded200,597 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 RSW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 200,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 198,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle, full underseal advised

Pass 4 Jan 2023 197,696 miles

corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2022 196,473 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2022 196,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2021 195,660 miles

Nearside Advise body surface corrosion

Nearside Advise chassis surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2021 195,660 miles

Nearside Advise body surface corrosion

Nearside Advise chassis surface corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 193,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Top of inner wheelarch / battery mount , corroded & holed . Battry secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill ahead of wheel arch , NOT within a prescribed area , marked C

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis rail face , by lower trailing arm . Marked A (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Top of inner wing / battery mount , corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area . Battery secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Crossmember above towbar corroded & holed ,NOT within a prescribed area . Marked B

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 193,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes , greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Top of inner wheelarch / battery mount , corroded & holed . Battry secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill ahead of wheel arch , NOT within a prescribed area , marked C

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis rail face , by lower trailing arm . Marked A (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Top of inner wing / battery mount , corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area . Battery secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Crossmember above towbar corroded & holed ,NOT within a prescribed area . Marked B

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 191,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank guard corroded & holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting , inner face of chassis , marked A (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 191,480 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Arrow on inner chass rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / front of wheel arch , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank guard corroded & holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting , inner face of chassis , marked A (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 190,063 miles

Fuel tank surrounding poor condition

Nearside + offside front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear inner sill holed and corroded

Rear cross member poor condition corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 190,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank surrounding poor condition

Nearside + offside front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear inner sill holed and corroded

Rear cross member poor condition corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 186,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread area (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank temporary repaired

rear boot seats stowed not checked

rear fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 186,661 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle panard rod mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread area (4.1.E.1)

rear boot seats stowed not checked

rear fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 182,863 miles

engine slightly smoking

headlamp pattern poor

rear axle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes to flexis corroding

both rear tyres perishing 265/75/16

rear chassis corroding advise oil spray

Fail 17 Jun 2015 182,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes to flexis corroding

both rear tyres perishing 265/75/16

engine slightly smoking

headlamp pattern poor

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroding advise oil spray

Pass 29 Apr 2014 178,233 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 178,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 175,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 175,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 172,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 172,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 168,970 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 168,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 159,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 154,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 154,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 149,726 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 149,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 143,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 143,659 miles

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

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

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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R177 RSW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R177 RSW, 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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R177 RSW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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