1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · P356 BSB
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 1997. Recorded mileage 220,992 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P356 BSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 220,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P356 BSB 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 (P356 BSB) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”.
P356 BSB Mileage History
- 22/07/2024211,050 mi
- 05/08/2024211,130 mi+80 mi
- 05/08/2025215,679 mi+4,549 mi
- 29/07/2026220,969 mi+5,290 mi
- 05/08/2026220,992 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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