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R822 DNP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,146 mi
Last recorded152,146 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 DNP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,146 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 152,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 150,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 136,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,279 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 134,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 130,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 126,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on centre exhaust box & mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on centre exhaust box and mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,492 miles

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

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

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

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

both n/s/r+ o/s/r shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

steering rack shows some wear

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,231 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 100,577 miles

long travel on footbrake

nail in spare tyre

rear brake pads close to limit

spare wheel close to limit

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R822 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R822 DNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R822 DNP registered?

R822 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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