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R63 ERF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,538 mi
Last recorded179,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 ERF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 179,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 178,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 174,846 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion .

Fail 25 Jun 2019 174,846 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion .

Pass 26 Jun 2018 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 169,410 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 169,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 167,210 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 164,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,391 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 160,391 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 157,678 miles

nearside front upper ball joint slight play and offside front lower ball joint slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2013 157,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front upper ball joint slight play and offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2012 155,431 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 155,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,509 miles

Front number plate has damage

NSF droplink bush perishing

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

steering rack has slight movement on its rubber mountings

Pass 23 Jul 2010 143,623 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 143,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 133,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 124,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 116,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 94,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 94,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R63 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R63 ERF, 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 R63 ERF registered?

R63 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R63 ERF safe to buy?

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