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R53 MFR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

154,041 mi
Last recorded154,041 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 MFR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 154,041 miles

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 151,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 149,755 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 149,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 147,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 141,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 137,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 134,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 130,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 126,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 121,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 116,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 111,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 99,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 94,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 88,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 82,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,458 miles

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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R53 MFR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R53 MFR, 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 R53 MFR registered?

R53 MFR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R53 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 MFR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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