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R71 TKV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

401,735 mi
Last recorded401,735 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TKV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 401,735 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints misting of oil

front to rear all metal brake pipes covered in under seal

front to rear chassis covered in under seal

n/s and o/s front under wheel arch slight corroded

n/s front antiroll bar front bush slight worn

o/s rear under wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of seat belt mounting

rear compensator mounting bracket cororded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 401,696 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints misting of oil

front to rear all metal brake pipes covered in under seal

front to rear chassis covered in under seal

n/s and o/s front under wheel arch slight corroded

n/s front antiroll bar front bush slight worn

o/s rear under wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of seat belt mounting

rear compensator mounting bracket cororded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 400,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 400,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 399,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 397,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 395,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 395,473 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel brg (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 381,449 miles

Both front swivel joint boots torn

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 309,321 miles

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

both front swivel joint boots torn

Fail 3 Oct 2019 309,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front swivel joint boots torn

Pass 9 Oct 2018 238,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 238,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 231,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 227,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 224,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 220,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 220,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 212,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 202,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 189,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 177,448 miles

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

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

o/s front swivel housing leaking oil/grease

Pass 16 Jan 2009 164,710 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 164,710 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 152,851 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 152,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 142,105 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R71 TKV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R71 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R71 TKV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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