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R429 UKN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,655 mi
Last recorded188,655 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 188,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 185,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 182,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 180,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 176,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 170,845 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

heavy corrossion to engine underguard

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 29 Oct 2020 170,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

heavy corrossion to engine underguard

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 10 May 2019 162,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 154,704 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2018 154,704 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 139,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 112,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack offside mount rubber bush worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 112,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack offside mount rubber bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,980 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,587 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 71,543 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,895 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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R429 UKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R429 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.

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R429 UKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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