1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R29 VRJ
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 152,533 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2982cc
R29 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 152,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R29 VRJ Mileage History
- 19/09/2023149,204 mi
- 07/10/2024149,292 mi+88 mi
- 19/11/2024149,325 mi+33 mi
- 19/11/2024149,325 mi
- 15/12/2025152,533 mi+3,208 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 VRJ 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 (R29 VRJ) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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