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R251 XKR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

286,558 mi
Last recorded286,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 XKR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 286,558 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 279,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 273,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside surface rust/corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 271,825 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 271,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement sized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 269,898 miles

Offside Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 261,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 246,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 230,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 214,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 211,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 211,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 204,714 miles

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2011 194,631 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front under tray fitted.

steering rack mounting rubbers considerably worn,

Fail 1 Feb 2011 189,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 189,116 miles

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 184,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 172,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 154,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 154,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

steering rack has excissive play in rubber bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2006 139,056 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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R251 XKR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R251 XKR, 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 R251 XKR registered?

R251 XKR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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