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WAZ 1059

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,805 mi
Last recorded182,805 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 1059
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 182,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 175,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 171,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 167,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 167,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 165,929 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 163,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 160,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 160,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 160,198 miles

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

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

front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

some wear in o/s steering rack end

Fail 25 Sep 2014 160,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

some wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,721 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r top(front)tie bar bush worn

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

rear coil springs very corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 147,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads low

n/s/r top(front)tie bar bush worn

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

rear coil springs very corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,679 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 135,679 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 125,230 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 125,230 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 115,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 84,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 78,429 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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WAZ 1059 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WAZ 1059, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAZ 1059 registered?

WAZ 1059 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is WAZ 1059 safe to buy?

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