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R415 UKN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,726 mi
Last recorded217,726 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 217,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 216,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes supplying compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 216,391 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 215,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases attention recommended (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 214,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by oxygen sensor flange, attention recommended (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive drips at rear of engine/bell housing, attention recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 212,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by forward catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 212,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by forward catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 209,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 204,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 204,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 198,286 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 198,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 190,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 182,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 175,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 164,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 158,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 150,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 139,813 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 133,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 126,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 118,417 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,920 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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R415 UKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R415 UKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R415 UKN registered?

R415 UKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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