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R40 DJB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 DJB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,518 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,658 miles

Both front bottom balljoints gaiters are slightly perished

Both front inner cv gaiters loose but not insecure

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded but not excessive

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced BRACKET ON REAR AXLE (2.4.G.1)

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters are slightly perished

Both front inner cv boots loose but not insecure

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

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

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,725 miles

Both nearside and offside inner sills soft not holed

Both nearside front and offside front inner cv gaitors are in poor condiotion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear axle corroded

Rear diff in poor condition

Undertrays fitted at time of test be obscuring some components

slight play in rack but not excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2016 131,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Both nearside and offside inner sills soft not holed

Both nearside front and offside front inner cv gaitors are in poor condiotion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear axle corroded

Rear diff in poor condition

Undertrays fitted at time of test be obscuring some components

slight play in rack but not excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2014 127,275 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,031 miles

Both rear shock bottom bushes are slightly perished

Both rear springs are corroded

Nearside rear shock damp no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,022 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are damp no leaks

Both rear springs are corroded

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

Fuel lines are corroded no leaks

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

Nearside front and offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes are slightly perished

Nearside rear and offsiode rear shock bottom bushes are slightly perished

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

Slight play in both front bottom shock bushes but not excessive

Slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive

Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,022 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Both rear shock absorbers are damp no leaks

Both rear springs are corroded

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

Fuel lines are corroded no leaks

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

Nearside front and offside front antiroll bar droplink bushes are slightly perished

Nearside rear and offsiode rear shock bottom bushes are slightly perished

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

Slight play in both front bottom shock bushes but not excessive

Slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive

Fail 26 Oct 2012 116,866 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,156 miles

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

steering rack rubbers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,390 miles

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

STEERING RACK RUBBERS WORN

Pass 27 Aug 2007 79,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,555 miles

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

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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R40 DJB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 R40 DJB, 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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R40 DJB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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