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R545 KPH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,995 mi
Last recorded229,995 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 KPH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 229,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 221,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2023 208,939 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 16 Aug 2022 200,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 195,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 194,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 192,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 190,917 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 188,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 183,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

third row seats missing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 183,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

third row seats missing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 181,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has a light misting of oil

battery has slight movement

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 178,976 miles

battery loose

Fail 25 Sep 2014 178,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

Fail 18 Sep 2013 175,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 175,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 171,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 171,465 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 165,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 165,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 157,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 157,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 147,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 132,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 123,160 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,160 miles

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2006 114,922 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts & catches, Rear seats not fitted.

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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R545 KPH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue 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 R545 KPH, 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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R545 KPH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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