1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L Petrol · R640 DKO
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.7L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 234,725 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R640 DKO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 234,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R640 DKO Mileage History
- 04/09/2006116,894 mi
- 04/09/2006116,894 mi
- 30/08/2007134,815 mi+17,921 mi
- 01/09/2008149,563 mi+14,748 mi
- 01/09/2008149,563 mi
- 04/09/2009161,129 mi+11,566 mi
- 15/09/2009161,315 mi+186 mi
- 08/09/2010170,774 mi+9,459 mi
- 19/08/2011176,303 mi+5,529 mi
- 23/08/2012182,741 mi+6,438 mi
- 28/08/2012182,755 mi+14 mi
- 27/09/2013189,974 mi+7,219 mi
- 01/10/2013189,999 mi+25 mi
- 22/09/2014192,614 mi+2,615 mi
- 24/09/2015197,320 mi+4,706 mi
- 07/09/2016201,650 mi+4,330 mi
- 04/10/2017208,576 mi+6,926 mi
- 12/10/2017208,584 mi+8 mi
- 18/10/2018214,450 mi+5,866 mi
- 19/10/2018214,451 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2019218,474 mi+4,023 mi
- 29/09/2020222,428 mi+3,954 mi
- 01/10/2021224,551 mi+2,123 mi
- 05/12/2022225,691 mi+1,140 mi
- 14/03/2023225,869 mi+178 mi
- 01/05/2024230,109 mi+4,240 mi
- 28/06/2025233,862 mi+3,753 mi
- 18/07/2025233,882 mi+20 mi
- 17/07/2026234,725 mi+843 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R640 DKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (R640 DKO) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (40 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested soft brake paddle due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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