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R456 XHK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 XHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 155,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 155,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 154,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,138 miles

under side getting very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,357 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 150,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 148,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear all bushes showing signs of deterioration

underside getting very rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2020 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear all bushes showing signs of deterioration

underside getting very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2019 146,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 146,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 144,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2016 141,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 138,430 miles

all four coil springs corroded,nearside rear indicator lense has slight damage making indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 133,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 127,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 124,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 121,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,052 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 116,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 113,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 113,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 106,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 106,360 miles

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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R456 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R456 XHK, 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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R456 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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