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R838 UKK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 UKK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,249 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 67,744 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,288 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 67,251 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,759 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play

Steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Slight NSR brake bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R838 UKK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R838 UKK, 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 R838 UKK registered?

R838 UKK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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