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R529 SRV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,426 mi
Last recorded196,426 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 SRV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 196,426 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 194,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HIGH HAND BRAKE

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 26 Sep 2023 192,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 190,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 188,560 miles

BOTH RERAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY (STEPPED)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 185,255 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT CV BOOT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 180,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 180,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil level high. Please monitor.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 175,015 miles

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

Rear chassis body mountings both starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 169,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front seat will not tilt

Fail 28 Jun 2017 169,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect adjusted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear bump stops missing

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket replaced (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front seat will not tilt

Fail 19 Jun 2017 169,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small tear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat will not tilt

Pass 15 Jun 2016 162,022 miles

Rear brake pipes and chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Jun 2015 153,891 miles

Center exhaust silencer small holes.

Front brake hoses both starting to perish.

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

Off side rear hand brak linkage sticking across rear axle.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 153,891 miles

Center exhaust silencer small holes.

Front brake hoses both starting to perish.

Off side rear hand brak linkage sticking across rear axle.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,666 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 147,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 127,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 119,360 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear shock absorbers both have reduced damping affect.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,566 miles

Clutch slipping.

Near side front and off side rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Off side rear hand brake slightly low effort.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,278 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,805 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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R529 SRV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R529 SRV, 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 R529 SRV registered?

R529 SRV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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