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R239 XAO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,404 mi
Last recorded135,404 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 135,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,216 miles

Hand Brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, other material (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (of two) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2023 132,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, other material (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (of two) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,793 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2021 130,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,652 miles

Slight play in both sides front hubs.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 284/75x16 (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in both sides front hubs.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,593 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,505 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front propshaft not fitted

nearside swivel housing seal is missing a bolt

Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front propshaft not fitted

nearside swivel housing seal is missing a bolt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,118 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 65,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R239 XAO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R239 XAO, 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 R239 XAO registered?

R239 XAO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R239 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 XAO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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