1997 Toyota Prado TZ Landcruiser 3.4L Petrol/gas · R254 DBP
1997 Toyota Prado TZ Landcruiser (3.4L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/04/2000. Recorded mileage 180,943 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRADO TZ LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/12/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3370cc
R254 DBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 180,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R254 DBP Mileage History
- 21/06/2023179,727 mi
- 14/07/2023179,755 mi+28 mi
- 03/07/2024180,774 mi+1,019 mi
- 07/07/2025180,943 mi+169 mi
- 24/07/2025180,943 mi
Average of roughly 581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R254 DBP 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 Prado Tz Landcruiser (R254 DBP) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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