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R301 KJK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,019 mi
Last recorded139,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2025 138,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti tramp bush worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti tramp bush worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Mounting bush marked yellow (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Mounting bush marked yellow (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexy to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,221 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly worn uneven also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,227 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats and seat belts. ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 126,105 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Excess corrosion in nearside rear inner wheel arch. Outside prescribed areas.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats and seat belts. ()

Unable to rotate nearside rear wheel, cannot fully inspect tyre, wheel or wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,273 miles

All rear seats and belts missing at time of testing.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,442 miles

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

Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,461 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment

Rear passenger seats missing at time of testing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,035 miles

All brake pipes coated, impairing corrosion assessment.

Passenger seats at rear not fitted at time of test.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,061 miles

brake pipes coated in grease preventing proper inspection.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,366 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 887,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,131 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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R301 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R301 KJK, 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 R301 KJK registered?

R301 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R301 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 KJK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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