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R793 XVM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,629 mi
Last recorded83,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,548 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 73,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,079 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed REAR CENTER SEAT BELT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 63,965 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 63,965 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,973 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,604 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BINDING

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,619 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,021 miles

corrosion starting to the chassis in places

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,612 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhust system corroded

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,324 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parts of chassis and suspension have surface rust, not corroded through.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,410 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,851 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inside.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,041 miles

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

cam belt history not known

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 27,503 miles

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

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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R793 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R793 XVM, 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 R793 XVM registered?

R793 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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