1997 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2L Diesel · R180 DCA
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 208,750 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R180 DCA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2023
- 208,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R180 DCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (R180 DCA) between June 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on shock absorber (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
R180 DCA Mileage History
- 03/06/2006115,300 mi
- 31/05/2007125,353 mi+10,053 mi
- 31/05/2007125,353 mi
- 03/06/2008129,999 mi+4,646 mi
- 27/05/2009132,435 mi+2,436 mi
- 01/07/2010137,759 mi+5,324 mi
- 01/07/2010137,773 mi+14 mi
- 20/06/2011139,999 mi+2,226 mi
- 28/06/2011139,999 mi
- 26/06/2012141,897 mi+1,898 mi
- 01/07/2013142,016 mi+119 mi
- 19/06/2014142,199 mi+183 mi
- 27/06/2014142,210 mi+11 mi
- 02/03/2015144,128 mi+1,918 mi
- 03/03/2015144,134 mi+6 mi
- 01/03/2016153,322 mi+9,188 mi
- 06/03/2017166,851 mi+13,529 mi
- 13/02/2018175,315 mi+8,464 mi
- 15/02/2018175,387 mi+72 mi
- 18/02/2019190,228 mi+14,841 mi
- 20/02/2019190,270 mi+42 mi
- 17/02/2020199,999 mi+9,729 mi
- 21/02/2020200,001 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/2022207,879 mi+7,878 mi
- 01/11/2022207,882 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/2023208,750 mi+868 mi
Average of roughly 5,345 miles per year across 26 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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