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R283 GAP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

207,091 mi
Last recorded207,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 GAP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 207,091 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside hub seal slight leak front

sill damaged ,bumper damaged,

Pass 23 Jan 2025 204,782 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 202,505 miles

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

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all bumpers damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2023 202,505 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all bumpers damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2022 200,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle slight leak

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 196,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front axel slight leak

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2021 196,944 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front axel slight leak

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2020 194,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 191,743 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft C clip missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

parking brake lever travel

Fail 27 Nov 2019 191,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft C clip missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front mud guard melting on exhaust

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

parking brake lever travel

Pass 18 Dec 2018 188,767 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 188,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 183,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 183,828 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,793 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 173,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 169,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 169,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 162,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 162,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 155,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 152,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 139,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 118,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,960 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,962 miles

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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R283 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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 R283 GAP, 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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R283 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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