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R237 TNR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

323,104 mi
Last recorded323,104 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 TNR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 323,104 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 323,053 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2025 319,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 319,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin down pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 319,405 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2023 316,873 miles

underside heavily covered in mud

Fail 15 Aug 2023 316,873 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside heavily covered in mud

Pass 25 Aug 2022 311,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2022 311,896 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 305,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 301,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 301,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside fitted to outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Both front and nearside rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 301,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under chassis covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 300,100 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Nov 2016 294,627 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2015 282,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Fail 23 Nov 2015 282,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Nov 2014 267,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 254,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 254,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 237,316 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 237,316 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 224,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 209,661 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 181,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 188,422 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 176,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 153,514 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 153,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 126,935 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,954 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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R237 TNR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R237 TNR, 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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R237 TNR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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