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R47 DKY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

490,193 mi
Last recorded490,193 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 DKY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 490,193 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 486,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 476,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 464,958 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 455,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 443,030 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 430,167 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 416,528 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 402,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 402,392 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 384,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 384,102 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 364,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 344,921 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 344,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 326,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 326,348 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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R47 DKY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R47 DKY, 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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What year was R47 DKY registered?

R47 DKY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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