1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · P780 APF
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 214,932 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P780 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 214,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P780 APF 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 (P780 APF) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P780 APF Mileage History
- 09/06/2022206,676 mi
- 20/06/2023210,019 mi+3,343 mi
- 28/05/2024211,962 mi+1,943 mi
- 17/06/2025214,919 mi+2,957 mi
- 30/09/2025214,932 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,494 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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