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R484 EYJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 162,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 158,801 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 155,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 154,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,390 miles

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

slight play in rack mounts

Fail 12 Dec 2019 150,390 miles

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

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

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

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid discoloured - recommend brake fluid change

Pass 3 Jan 2017 140,677 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 140,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,430 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 127,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,893 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 112,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,722 miles

Some movement in steering rack rubber mountings.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,722 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some movement in steering rack rubber mountings.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,706 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 104,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,824 miles

steering rack mounting bushes have slight wear

Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 80,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,108 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R484 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R484 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R484 EYJ registered?

R484 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R484 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 EYJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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