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R522 LHC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

161,864 mi
Last recorded161,864 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 161,864 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer knuckle slight weep

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 158,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear lpg fuel tank heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 150,264 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid from front cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt mount has surface corrosion.

both front spheres corroded and pitted and leaking grease.

Pass 4 Mar 2023 151,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 129,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both doorsteps front mount brackets corroded

exhaust at rear poor condition

rear registration plate not aligned with lamps but illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,617 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front hub damp

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

spare wheel removed which was obscuring offside rear fog light

Fail 5 Mar 2020 126,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front hub damp

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,808 miles

chip to screen

Fail 1 Mar 2019 120,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip to screen

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

front pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,996 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,090 miles

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

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

advise rear number plate and lamps offset

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in steering

advise spare wheel not present at time of test

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,861 miles

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in main suspension bushes

advise slight play in pedal linkage

advise slight play in steering

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,033 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,080 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

all 4 tyre valve stems deteriorated/cracking

all tyres cracking/deteriorated

parking sticker o/s/f lower windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

all 4 tyre valve stems deteriorated/cracking

all tyres cracking/deteriorated

parking sticker o/s/f lower windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,078 miles

surface crazing of osf tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,154 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking offside rear tyre cracking nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,672 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

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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R522 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R522 LHC, 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 R522 LHC registered?

R522 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R522 LHC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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