1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · UBY 2
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 161,740 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UBY 2 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 161,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UBY 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (UBY 2) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
UBY 2 Mileage History
- 21/08/2023146,341 mi
- 21/08/2024150,569 mi+4,228 mi
- 20/08/2025156,211 mi+5,642 mi
- 12/08/2026161,740 mi+5,529 mi
- 12/08/2026161,740 mi
Average of roughly 5,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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