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R909 WNT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

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Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 WNT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026
Fail 13 Jul 2026

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 301,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 301,087 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 181,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 177,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 280,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 274,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 267,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 260,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 254,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 254,607 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing N/S/R (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 240,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 240,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 217,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 211,543 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 211,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 206,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 206,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 199,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 199,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 184,500 miles

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

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

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

handbrake warning light stays on

slight play nearside steering rack

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 184,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

handbrake warning light stays on

slight play nearside steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 168,995 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 168,995 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 155,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 155,228 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 137,968 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 137,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R909 WNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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 R909 WNT, 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 R909 WNT registered?

R909 WNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R909 WNT shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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