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R554 DWV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,306 mi
Last recorded149,306 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,306 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,869 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle covered

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 143,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 140,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2018 140,207 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking Brake lamp on permanently

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,126 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack mounting slightly perished (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 121,126 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack mounting slightly perished (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to check rear seat belts at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,929 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to check rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 58,633 miles

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

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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R554 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R554 DWV, 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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R554 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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