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R277 KLJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,222 mi
Last recorded109,222 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 KLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 109,222 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bumper stop brackets corroded

underside has been coated in a protective spray

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,249 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bump stop brackets corroded

chassis has areas of corrosion all over

Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,235 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting forward of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance on both sides near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bump stop brackets corroded

chassis has areas of corrosion all over

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wrap around bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both bump stop brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides various corroded areas !! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,794 miles

Both rear inner valances corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,780 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear inner valances corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,262 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,244 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod, axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both axle mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,011 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced forward of inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced forward of inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack & play offside (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,397 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both ends of the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body/chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,749 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,808 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,451 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,451 miles

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,606 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,128 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,403 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,242 miles

slight wear in steering rack mounts and offside front anti roll mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 44,885 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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R277 KLJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R277 KLJ, 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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R277 KLJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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