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R577 BNW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,745 mi
Last recorded92,745 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 92,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 89,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 88,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 83,417 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 83,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,521 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen outside zone A

Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Small stone chip in windscreen outside zone A

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,613 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,510 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,841 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,708 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 38,909 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 38,907 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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R577 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R577 BNW, 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 R577 BNW registered?

R577 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R577 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 BNW shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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