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T497 HFV

2000 Toyota Landcruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

228,663 mi
Last recorded228,663 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser123,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 HFV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 228,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 223,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 218,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 211,586 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 198,808 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 179,170 miles

Small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view outside swept area

Fail 1 Feb 2021 179,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view outside swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2019 151,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,841 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 75,714 miles

33% off high level stop light inop

Both rear tyres perishing

steering rack mounting bushs worn

Pass 4 May 2012 66,628 miles

1 bulb out high level brake light unit

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear axle leaking oil

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,926 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,293 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 46,498 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,792 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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T497 HFV is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 123,690 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 T497 HFV, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T497 HFV registered?

T497 HFV is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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The MOT history for T497 HFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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