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R938 LEL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,431 mi
Last recorded211,431 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 211,431 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 204,025 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 204,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 204,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2023 199,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 199,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 187,827 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 177,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 166,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 154,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 149,760 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 147,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 145,136 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,067 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 145,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 138,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 129,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 127,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 120,453 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 79,967 miles

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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R938 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R938 LEL, 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 R938 LEL registered?

R938 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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