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R205 DGY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

209,883 mi
Last recorded209,883 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 209,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 207,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 203,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 207,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 204,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 201,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 200,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 199,854 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 199,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 193,678 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 188,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 180,236 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2014 177,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 173,276 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 168,332 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 168,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 164,932 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 161,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 156,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 148,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 141,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 138,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 137,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 105,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 82,900 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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R205 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R205 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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R205 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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