1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R543 BNW
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 169,171 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R543 BNW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2019
- 169,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R543 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (R543 BNW) between March 2006 and January 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Bothside (2.5.B.1a)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)”; “Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)”.
R543 BNW Mileage History
- 18/03/200666,483 mi
- 14/03/200779,240 mi+12,757 mi
- 15/03/200779,240 mi
- 28/02/200888,516 mi+9,276 mi
- 24/02/200996,707 mi+8,191 mi
- 15/03/2010107,138 mi+10,431 mi
- 12/03/2011115,297 mi+8,159 mi
- 17/03/2011115,328 mi+31 mi
- 03/03/2012123,767 mi+8,439 mi
- 17/03/2012124,197 mi+430 mi
- 06/03/2013136,034 mi+11,837 mi
- 08/03/2013136,034 mi
- 07/03/2014147,011 mi+10,977 mi
- 13/03/2014147,205 mi+194 mi
- 24/02/2015155,972 mi+8,767 mi
- 24/02/2015155,972 mi
- 16/03/2016163,625 mi+7,653 mi
- 19/03/2016163,625 mi
- 01/03/2018168,224 mi+4,599 mi
- 03/01/2019169,171 mi+947 mi
Average of roughly 8,024 miles per year across 20 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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