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R793 RRS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,218 mi
Last recorded205,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 RRS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 205,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Jun 2025 205,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 19 Jun 2024 203,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 202,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 197,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 197,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 189,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 178,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 178,541 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam exess play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all eight body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 170,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 158,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 137,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 135,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 129,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 129,368 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 122,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Jan 2009 122,190 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 106,898 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R793 RRS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R793 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R793 RRS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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