1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · E7 MSF
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 207,250 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E7 MSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 207,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E7 MSF 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 (E7 MSF) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Body insecure Heavy corrosion within 30cm of more than 50% of body mounts, N/S/C, O/S/C. N/S/R and N/S/R (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
E7 MSF Mileage History
- 20/04/2022192,964 mi
- 28/03/2023198,854 mi+5,890 mi
- 25/09/2024204,159 mi+5,305 mi
- 25/09/2025205,875 mi+1,716 mi
- 25/08/2026207,250 mi+1,375 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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