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R833 SLL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,954 mi
Last recorded213,954 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 SLL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 213,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2025 213,954 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL STAY ON AND NOT FLASH WHEN OPERATED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL STAY ON AND NOT FLASH (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 205,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 205,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted SECURING PIN LOOSE AND COMING OUT OF FIXING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 198,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 198,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHOUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 190,195 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 189,650 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated DUE TO HUB LEAK (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR MAIN OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 183,338 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front and rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 177,752 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing and stepping on inner edege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both headlamp aims tested in position 5

nearside front and both rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Oct 2020 177,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing and stepping on inner edege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp aims tested in position 5

nearside front and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,821 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush and securing washer corroded and sitting at strange angle (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 168,820 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake pivot on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached hanging down on trailer wiring (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush and securing washer corroded and sitting at strange angle (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 163,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2018 163,905 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission steering pivot. leaking on tyre and brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot slightly weeping

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front steering pivot ball leaking oil close to brakes

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 156,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front steering pivot ball leaking oil close to brakes

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 152,170 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel housing has oil leak but not deemed exessive

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

child seat fitted to nearside centre rear seat unable to test seatbelt

coolant leak

oil leak

rear seats stowed away and boot full so unable to test seatbelts

Fail 5 Oct 2015 152,159 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front swivel housing has oil leak but not deemed exessive

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

child seat fitted to nearside centre rear seat unable to test seatbelt

coolant leak

oil leak

rear seats stowed away and boot full so unable to test seatbelts

Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,599 miles

Both rear bump.stops missing

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fuel filler neck rusty

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bump stop missing

Nearside front hub seal weeping

Nearside outer sill holed within 30cm of body mount but not seriously affecting strength or security

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 147,599 miles

Both rear bump.stops missing

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fuel filler neck rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front bump stop missing

Nearside front hub seal weeping

Nearside outer sill holed within 30cm of body mount but not seriously affecting strength or security

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 143,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,453 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 139,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,435 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 134,435 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 119,498 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 113,780 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 113,780 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 105,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 105,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

brakes require checking all round

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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R833 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R833 SLL, 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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R833 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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