1997 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · R830 BAY
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 201,786 km. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 201,786 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R830 BAY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 201,786 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R830 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (R830 BAY) between May 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R830 BAY Odometer History
- 25/05/200554,407 mi
- 26/05/200554,407 mi
- 22/06/200677,429 mi+23,022 mi
- 30/08/2007104,413 mi+26,984 mi
- 10/09/2008124,058 mi+19,645 mi
- 29/07/2009132,625 mi+8,567 mi
- 08/07/2010138,436 mi+5,811 mi
- 08/07/2010138,436 mi
- 26/07/2011143,874 km
- 27/07/2011143,874 mi
- 03/07/2012152,585 mi+8,711 mi
- 16/07/2013157,679 mi+5,094 mi
- 23/07/2013157,679 mi
- 05/03/2015163,930 mi+6,251 mi
- 06/03/2015163,931 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/2016166,833 mi+2,902 mi
- 10/02/2017173,412 mi+6,579 mi
- 10/02/2017173,412 mi
- 06/02/2018186,511 mi+13,099 mi
- 09/02/2018186,511 mi
- 06/02/2019197,615 mi+11,104 mi
- 07/02/2019197,615 mi
- 24/02/2020199,444 km
- 03/03/2021200,775 km+1,331 km
- 08/03/2022200,830 km+55 km
- 29/03/2023200,888 km+58 km
- 13/01/2024200,967 km+79 km
- 09/12/2025201,786 km+819 km
Average of roughly 7,175 km per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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