1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · R830 CAU
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 225,700 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R830 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 225,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R830 CAU 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 (R830 CAU) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
R830 CAU Mileage History
- 06/07/2023215,199 mi
- 06/07/2023215,199 mi
- 02/07/2024222,975 mi+7,776 mi
- 16/07/2025225,695 mi+2,720 mi
- 12/09/2025225,700 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,800 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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