1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R145 BYB
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 162,992 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R145 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 162,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R145 BYB 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 (R145 BYB) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R145 BYB Mileage History
- 05/04/2024155,413 mi
- 05/04/2024155,413 mi
- 25/03/2025159,688 mi+4,275 mi
- 17/03/2026162,991 mi+3,303 mi
- 18/03/2026162,992 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,888 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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