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UBY 2

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,740 mi
Last recorded161,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBY 2
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 161,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 161,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 156,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 146,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 141,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,998 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 132,998 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,379 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,526 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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UBY 2 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBY 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UBY 2 registered?

UBY 2 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is UBY 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBY 2 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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