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XUM 1X

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

234,211 mi
Last recorded234,211 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 1X
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 234,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 233,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 229,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 227,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 227,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 225,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 222,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 217,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 214,293 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 211,187 miles

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

engine oil leak

underside and brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 4 May 2016 211,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe / Cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake pipes corroded in places

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

engine oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 207,017 miles

All tyres deteriated

Exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 203,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 198,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion on O/S/F axle joint.

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from N/S/F axle joint.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Saftey latch on bonnet will not hold.

Slight damage to O/S/F lamp lens.

Slight play in steering joints.

Wear to front suspension bushes.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 195,239 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F hub seal leaking

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

O/S/F lamp lens slight crack

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

Oil leak

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

Saftey latch on bonnet stiff

Fail 18 Jan 2012 195,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

N/S/F hub seal leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F lamp lens slight crack

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

Oil leak

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

Saftey latch on bonnet stiff

Pass 18 Jan 2011 193,286 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal dry

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 193,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal dry

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2010 184,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 184,840 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 171,223 miles

Nearside and Offside front Spheres slightly damp

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

Oil leak

On road test found possible noise from a wheel bearing but unable to find when vehicle jacked up

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 164,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 153,312 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 153,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 137,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front steeringt spheres slight leak

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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XUM 1X is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XUM 1X, 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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XUM 1X is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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