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R533 JGH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,057 mi
Last recorded188,057 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 JGH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 188,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 12 May 2025 186,937 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 186,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 178,221 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 171,046 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 170,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 168,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 162,491 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 156,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 153,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 151,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 149,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 145,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 140,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 135,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 130,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 125,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 121,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,521 miles

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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R533 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R533 JGH, 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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R533 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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