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R430 KDS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

264,666 mi
Last recorded264,666 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 264,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 264,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 262,391 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2023 254,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 247,321 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 240,991 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 240,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to back ] (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system across rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 229,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension and chassis heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 219,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 207,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 207,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 200,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 200,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 199,014 miles
Fail 30 May 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 196,669 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 196,663 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 191,765 miles

all brake pipes have some corrosion and are heavily greased and painted in places

general all over corrosion of steering suspension and brake components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 188,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion and some are heavily greased

both front flexis are cracking but are not considered excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2010 184,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 177,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 173,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 173,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 162,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 162,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 146,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 126,984 miles

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

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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R430 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R430 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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R430 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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