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R405 KDS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

487,209 mi
Last recorded487,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 487,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 487,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 483,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 478,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 473,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 470,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 463,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 460,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 460,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 460,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 454,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 446,950 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 438,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 433,813 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 424,455 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 420,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2013 412,494 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 412,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 408,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 402,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 394,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 358,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 340,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 340,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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R405 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R405 KDS, 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 R405 KDS registered?

R405 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R405 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 KDS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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