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R734 CDU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 CDU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 97,141 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

under side surface rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,530 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,076 miles

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2019 80,073 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear diff has a slight light leak

under side surface rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,052 miles

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

under carridge surface rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,051 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper slightly cracked

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

under carridge surface rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear brake compensator slightly stiff

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,061 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,968 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,503 miles

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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R734 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R734 CDU, 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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What year was R734 CDU registered?

R734 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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