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R54 AAC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,215 mi
Last recorded213,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 AAC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 213,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 211,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 207,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 197,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 193,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 185,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 180,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,117 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2014 164,177 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 149,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 141,046 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 127,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,681 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R54 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R54 AAC, 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 R54 AAC registered?

R54 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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