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R209 LJW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 LJW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle row of seats. holed at wheel arch within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle row of seats. holed at wheel arch within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,119 miles

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

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

play in front anti roll bar front bush

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

osf inner brake pad lower than nsf inner pad

rear shockers corroded and damp

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to middle row nearside seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear shocker damp

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,711 miles

Chip in zone B

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,220 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low 2mm

One jet blocked O/S washer

Slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,784 miles

N/S/R shock absorber dirt cover corroded

Slight play in O/S/F hub

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,697 miles

Blow from exhaust front pipe

Front tyre treads getting low 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,006 miles

Slight play in front hubs

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,005 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,549 miles

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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R209 LJW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R209 LJW, 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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What year was R209 LJW registered?

R209 LJW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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