1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R291 UNT
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 237,722 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R291 UNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 237,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R291 UNT 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 Landcruiser (R291 UNT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
R291 UNT Mileage History
- 05/07/2023228,126 mi
- 25/06/2024231,345 mi+3,219 mi
- 28/06/2024231,358 mi+13 mi
- 18/06/2025234,252 mi+2,894 mi
- 03/07/2026237,722 mi+3,470 mi
Average of roughly 3,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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