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R27 SNA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

252,409 mi
Last recorded252,409 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SNA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 252,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 246,732 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 246,698 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 240,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 233,794 miles

Central Some corrosion to all underside

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 233,709 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub oil seal leaking onto brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Not fully welded patch next to mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Some corrosion to all underside

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 227,591 miles

Both sides side steps mounting corroded but not excessive yet

Offside Rear Inner sill minor corrosion not near a seatbelt mounting

Pass 12 Nov 2020 221,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 214,645 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around hub [very minor] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 205,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 195,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 187,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 178,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 172,591 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 172,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 166,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 159,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 151,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 143,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 133,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s headlamp has beam defflector fitted and is not giving any kick up pattern

signs of oil around o/s and n/s ball swivels on front axle

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,434 miles

vehicle presented with one seat removed

Fail 13 Oct 2007 107,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tracking appears out

vehicle presented with one seat removed

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,267 miles

tape has been put on n/s headlamp lense to level pattern

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R27 SNA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R27 SNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R27 SNA registered?

R27 SNA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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