1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R717 BLD
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 245,249 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R717 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 245,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R717 BLD 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 (R717 BLD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R717 BLD Mileage History
- 29/09/2023227,550 mi
- 25/09/2024231,786 mi+4,236 mi
- 20/09/2025235,743 mi+3,957 mi
- 11/09/2026245,074 mi+9,331 mi
- 17/09/2026245,249 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 5,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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