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R940 AAN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,892 mi
Last recorded194,892 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AAN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 194,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 191,689 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emissions varying

Pass 25 Mar 2023 189,075 miles

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

exhaust emissions varying

Pass 24 Mar 2022 185,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 182,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 178,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 173,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 169,892 miles

all of the underside undersealed including the brake and fuel pipes limiting inspection

drivers side handbrake a little slow to respond, advise adjusting

Fail 3 Mar 2018 169,892 miles

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

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

all of the underside undersealed including the brake and fuel pipes limiting inspection

drivers side handbrake a little slow to respond, advise adjusting

Pass 8 Sep 2016 166,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 165,281 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 163,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 163,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 161,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 152,784 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 141,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 131,874 miles

2 advisory notes issued at time of failure

Fail 3 Sep 2005 13,804 miles

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

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing

exhaust system rusting

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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R940 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R940 AAN, 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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R940 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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