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R202 KJR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

299,495 mi
Last recorded299,495 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 KJR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 299,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 291,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 286,129 miles

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2022 281,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

underneath chassis and suspension components covered in vax oil

Pass 22 Oct 2021 276,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underneath chassis + body + suspension compoments covered in vax oil

Pass 4 Nov 2020 270,471 miles

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

Nearside Inner fuel pipe connectors sweeping

Nearside Rear inner arch/floor repaired covered by paint

Offside Rear Upper body mount repaired covered by paint

Offside Rear inner arch/floor repaired covered by paint

Rear boot seats removed

steering column shaft has movement up and down

Fail 3 Nov 2020 270,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner fuel pipe connectors sweeping

Nearside Rear inner arch/floor repaired covered by paint

Offside Rear Upper body mount repaired covered by paint

Offside Rear inner arch/floor repaired covered by paint

Rear boot seats removed

steering column shaft has movement up and down

Pass 17 Oct 2019 259,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear rear inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 250,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 240,975 miles

Front exhaust pipe starting to split on front hanger bracket

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

both front steering cones deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2017 240,807 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust pipe starting to split on front hanger bracket

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

both front steering cones deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2016 229,239 miles

passengers front spot light innop

drivers and passengers front inner wings corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 229,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure lower steering assembley (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers and passengers front inner wings corroded

front wiper rack worn

passengers front spot light innop

Pass 15 Oct 2015 217,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner wing corroding.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 217,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner wing corroding.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 207,808 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 207,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 195,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 186,688 miles

bonnet release catch seized, able to secure in lock position

nearside rear and centre rear seatbelt stalks sticking when seatbelt released

slight play from offside rear lower arm assembly

Pass 7 Dec 2011 173,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 171,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 171,468 miles

Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,810 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 156,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 147,206 miles

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

front n/s hub slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 135,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 127,970 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R202 KJR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 KJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R202 KJR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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