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R309 OCD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,325 mi
Last recorded186,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 OCD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 186,325 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 179,301 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 171,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 165,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 161,514 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2022 161,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2021 154,714 miles

slight leak of fluid from offside of steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2021 154,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight leak of fluid from offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2020 147,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 147,892 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,524 miles

wear to steering rack mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,409 miles

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

long handbrake travel

offside front brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

long handbrake travel

offside front brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,673 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,795 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,795 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,107 miles

exhaust corroded

foot brake travel

Fail 25 Jan 2013 113,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

foot brake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 112,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,151 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 103,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2009 97,761 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 78,352 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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R309 OCD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R309 OCD, 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 R309 OCD registered?

R309 OCD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R309 OCD shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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