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R437 JWC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,363 mi
Last recorded149,363 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 JWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 149,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 147,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 146,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 144,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,859 miles

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

Nearside Front steering co axle jiont

Pass 25 Jul 2017 137,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,860 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 127,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,447 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 113,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,943 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 78,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R437 JWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R437 JWC, 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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What year was R437 JWC registered?

R437 JWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R437 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 JWC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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