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R923 XKE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,037 mi
Last recorded179,037 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 XKE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 179,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 178,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 178,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 176,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 174,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 173,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 169,011 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 169,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 161,254 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 161,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 156,219 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 156,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,057 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 150,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 143,563 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 143,563 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 119,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 110,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,191 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,298 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,133 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R923 XKE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R923 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R923 XKE registered?

R923 XKE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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