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R395 BNW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

191,182 mi
Last recorded191,182 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 191,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 191,177 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 191,002 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 191,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 184,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 184,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 179,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 179,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 179,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,103 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 177,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 175,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 175,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 172,941 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 172,937 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,793 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 169,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 168,816 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 168,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 166,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 164,524 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 164,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 162,903 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 162,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 157,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 157,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 149,805 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 139,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 130,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 125,897 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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R395 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 R395 BNW, 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 R395 BNW registered?

R395 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R395 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 BNW shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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