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R178 DGY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

215,353 mi
Last recorded215,353 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 215,353 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear light unit becoming insecure

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 215,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear light unit becoming insecure

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 215,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front inner sill corroded

Offside rear light unit becoming insecure

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 213,267 miles

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

Nearside headlight becoming insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle and suspension components at various stages of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2024 213,259 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside headlight becoming insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle and suspension components at various stages of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2023 211,883 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 211,880 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 207,431 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 207,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 200,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 193,336 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides o/s & n/s at body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides o/s & n/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s chassis and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 186,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s chassis and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 177,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 167,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis along length (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis along length (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 167,606 miles

Battery insecure both left and right batteries (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis along length (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis along length (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 161,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind rear bumper (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2015 161,202 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind rear bumper (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2014 157,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 155,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 149,231 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 143,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 143,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 132,381 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to fuel lines

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 15 Dec 2009 132,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to fuel lines

heavy oil leak at rear diff.

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2009 132,373 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear seats insecure

serious oil leak, rear diff

Pass 18 Dec 2008 121,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2008 121,032 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2007 110,548 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 110,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 110,198 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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R178 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R178 DGY, 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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R178 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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