1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · R679 GFV
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 152,724 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2982cc
R679 GFV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2014
- 152,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R679 GFV Mileage History
- 16/03/2006100,502 mi
- 15/03/2007108,681 mi+8,179 mi
- 17/03/2008116,184 mi+7,503 mi
- 20/03/2008116,184 mi
- 04/03/2009120,829 mi+4,645 mi
- 04/03/2009120,829 mi
- 13/03/2010124,589 mi+3,760 mi
- 17/03/2011133,391 mi+8,802 mi
- 10/03/2012140,264 mi+6,873 mi
- 13/03/2012140,306 mi+42 mi
- 02/03/2013146,952 mi+6,646 mi
- 14/03/2013146,964 mi+12 mi
- 03/03/2014152,724 mi+5,760 mi
- 03/03/2014152,724 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R679 GFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (R679 GFV) between March 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.