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R797 SLL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

226,081 mi
Last recorded226,081 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 SLL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 226,081 miles

Centre brake light partially working

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

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

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

Pass 2 May 2025 210,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 194,189 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 194,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 184,374 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 184,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 174,931 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

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

fan belt area noisy

Pass 5 May 2021 162,499 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge offshape

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

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

Pass 7 May 2020 153,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 152,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 152,413 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 144,323 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,694 miles

All 4Tyres slightly cracked and perished

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 136,694 miles

All 4Tyres slightly cracked and perished

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,679 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit p265 70 16, only just on the legal limit, advise replacement, was advised last year, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on the legal limit, advise replacement soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 130,806 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 130,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 125,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 122,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 115,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 109,487 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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R797 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R797 SLL, 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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R797 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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