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R685 NJW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

330,811 mi
Last recorded330,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 330,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 330,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached bracket corroded marked with yellow crayon (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 327,691 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 327,691 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle tie rod bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 322,190 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 322,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 314,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 307,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 300,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 286,131 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2019 286,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 286,687 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 286,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 256,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 243,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 243,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 232,689 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 232,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 221,048 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 206,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 206,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 199,300 miles

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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R685 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R685 NJW, 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 R685 NJW registered?

R685 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R685 NJW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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