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Toyota Landcruiser

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,982 cc

K30 SERMOT history

K30 SER is a white diesel Toyota Landcruiser first used on 16 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 252,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

K30 SER white Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
252,177 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 SER was last recorded at 252,177 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,564 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
7,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,177 miles
  • 2024 – 251,564 miles
  • 2023 – 249,085 miles
  • 2021 – 248,972 miles
  • 2020 – 245,048 miles
  • 2019 – 238,395 miles
  • 2018 – 231,386 miles
  • 2017 – 222,526 miles
  • 2016 – 218,098 miles
  • 2015 – 208,658 miles
  • 2014 – 200,739 miles
  • 2013 – 192,426 miles
  • 2012 – 179,190 miles
  • 2011 – 166,228 miles
  • 2010 – 152,155 miles
  • 2009 – 140,233 miles
  • 2008 – 126,153 miles
  • 2007 – 113,754 miles
  • 2006 – 95,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • Advisory**Rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**
  • Advisory*Front wipers smear*
  • Advisory*Rear axle corroded*
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear
  • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front suspension
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear suspension
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear **Chassis section heavily corroded** (infront of rear trailing arm front bush)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner **sill heavily corroded**
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/s/r bump stop missing.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear chassis body mountings corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,177 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    252,177 miles
    Test number
    382412092087
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • Advisory**Rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**
    • Advisory*Front wipers smear*
    • Advisory*Rear axle corroded*
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front suspension
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear **Chassis section heavily corroded** (infront of rear trailing arm front bush)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner **sill heavily corroded**
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail252,177 miles (+613)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,177 miles
    Test number
    452725692385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • Advisory**Rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**
    • Advisory*Front wipers smear*
    • Advisory*Rear axle corroded*
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front suspension
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear **Chassis section heavily corroded** (infront of rear trailing arm front bush)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner **sill heavily corroded**
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass251,564 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    251,564 miles
    Test number
    129305066763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail251,559 miles (+2,474)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,559 miles
    Test number
    713882895009
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass249,085 miles (+113)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    249,085 miles
    Test number
    346302665991
    • Advisory*Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.*
    • Advisory*Fuel tank carrier/shield heavily corroded.*
    • Advisory*OSF outer metal brake pipe heavily corroded.*
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded and breaking up.
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers at chassis mountings heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryNSF outer metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNSR bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail248,972 miles (+3,924)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,972 miles
    Test number
    456254918026
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded and breaking up.
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer metal brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis body mountings corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded at rear section.
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded at rear section.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing.
  7. Pass245,048 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    245,048 miles
    Test number
    620976064664
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps and fuel tank shield corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis body mountings corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe to silencer flange heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper rubber split.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear silencer.
  8. Fail245,045 miles (+6,650)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,045 miles
    Test number
    229608962828
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps and fuel tank shield corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis body mountings corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe to silencer flange heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper rubber split.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear silencer.
  9. Pass238,395 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    238,395 miles
    Test number
    222596723811
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills/ mounting points heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryRear chassis mounting points corroded.
  10. Fail238,395 miles (+7,009)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,395 miles
    Test number
    290141176559
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills/ mounting points heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryRear chassis mounting points corroded.
  11. Pass231,386 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    231,386 miles
    Test number
    604670432730
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone front bushes starting to separate.
    • AdvisoryMark in rear row lap belt.
    • AdvisoryMarks in drivers seat belt.
    • AdvisoryN/s fuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r coil spring corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel pipe corroded at rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre near legal limit.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and gaiters perish cracked.
  12. Fail231,382 miles (+8,856)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,382 miles
    Test number
    477150188072
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone front bushes starting to separate.
    • AdvisoryMark in rear row lap belt.
    • AdvisoryMarks in drivers seat belt.
    • AdvisoryN/s fuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r coil spring corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel pipe corroded at rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre near legal limit.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and gaiters perish cracked.
  13. Pass222,526 miles (+4,428)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    222,526 miles
    Test number
    171460951189
    • Advisory*Front wishbone front bushes separating.*
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split.
    • AdvisoryO/s metal fuel pipe at rear heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnable to test center row n/s seat belt (child seat fitted).
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and gaiters perish cracked.
  14. Pass218,098 miles (+9,440)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    218,098 miles
    Test number
    373650023953
    • Advisory*Movement in steering rack bushes*
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s centre row
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMark in drivers seat belt
    • AdvisoryMark in rear row lap belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • AdvisoryOil mist steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate deteriorated
    • AdvisorySigns of rubbing low pressure pipe at rack
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished and splitting
  15. Pass208,658 miles (+136)13 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    208,658 miles
    Test number
    738561965022
    • Note*O/s/r tyre on legal limit.*
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded.
    • NoteChild seat fitted centre row n/s.
    • NoteFuel lines corroded.
    • NoteMarks in drivers seat belt.
    • NoteMarks in rear row centre lap belt.
    • NoteMovement in steering rack bushes.
    • NoteN/s wiper split.
    • NoteN/s/f belt twisted.
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • NotePlay/wear o/s steering rack tie rod.
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes/gaiters perish cracked.
  16. Fail208,522 miles (+7,783)1 failure13 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,522 miles
    Test number
    518885555051
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note*O/s/r tyre on legal limit.*
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded.
    • NoteChild seat fitted centre row n/s.
    • NoteFuel lines corroded.
    • NoteMarks in drivers seat belt.
    • NoteMarks in rear row centre lap belt.
    • NoteMovement in steering rack bushes.
    • NoteN/s wiper split.
    • NoteN/s/f belt twisted.
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.
    • NotePlay/wear o/s steering rack tie rod.
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes/gaiters perish cracked.
  17. Pass200,739 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    200,739 miles
    Test number
    175609364489
    • NoteChild seat fitted centre row centre belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak o/s of engine (Turbo drain area?)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear
    • NoteFront no. plate deteriorated
    • NoteInter silencer corroded
    • NoteMarks in rear row lap belt
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked
    • NoteVarious suspension bushed perished and cracked
    • NoteWear/play o/s steering tie rod
  18. Fail200,739 miles (+8,313)1 failure12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,739 miles
    Test number
    165259064042
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Note*N/s/f ABS wire adrift*
    • NoteChild seat fitted centre row centre belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak o/s of engine (Turbo drain area?)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear
    • NoteFront no. plate deteriorated
    • NoteHigh level brake light partially inop
    • NoteInter silencer corroded
    • NoteMarks in rear row lap belt
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked
    • NoteVarious suspension bushed perished and cracked
    • NoteWear/play o/s steering tie rod
  19. Pass192,426 miles (+274)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    192,426 miles
    Test number
    676841863034
    • Note2nd row rear seat lap belt not fully tested ( child seat fitted )
    • NoteMarks in 3rd row rear centre lap belt.
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked.
  20. Fail192,152 miles (+12,962)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,152 miles
    Test number
    145650753422
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Note2nd row rear seat lap belt not fully tested ( child seat fitted )
    • NoteMarks in 3rd row rear centre lap belt.
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked.
  21. Fail179,190 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,190 miles
    Test number
    179451362471
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteMarks in drivers seat belt
    • NoteMarks in rear center lap belt
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteRear No. plate cracked
    • NoteSteering rack bushes worn (O/s bushes)
  22. Pass179,190 miles (+12,962)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    179,190 miles
    Test number
    818211862043
    • NoteMarks in drivers seat belt
    • NoteMarks in rear center lap belt
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteRear No. plate cracked
    • NoteSteering rack bushes worn (O/s bushes)
  23. Pass166,228 miles (+14,073)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    166,228 miles
    Test number
    139962461089
    • NoteAir con belt not fitted (compressor fault?) // N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up
    • NoteFront No. plate discoloured // Rear No. plate cracked
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear // Marks in drivers seat belt and rear lap belt
    • NoteFuel lines corroded at rear
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect) // O/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteWear/play steering rack mounting bushes // Spare tyre worn on shoulders and near limit
  24. Pass152,155 miles (+2)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    152,155 miles
    Test number
    960843060000
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on shoulders
    • NoteFront anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and splitting
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured // o/s reverse light not working
    • NoteFront wipers smear // rear wiper smears
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up
    • NoteRear centre row seat belt marked // marks in drivers seat belt // n/s/f seat belt twisted //
  25. Fail152,153 miles (+11,920)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,153 miles
    Test number
    914862360018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on shoulders
    • NoteFront anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and splitting
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured // o/s reverse light not working
    • NoteFront wipers smear // rear wiper smears
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up
    • NoteRear centre row seat belt marked // marks in drivers seat belt // n/s/f seat belt twisted //
  26. Pass140,233 miles (+14,080)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    140,233 miles
    Test number
    434251169089
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s centre row
    • NoteFront no. plate discoloured // Rear no. plate cracked
    • NoteFuel lines corroded under vehicle
    • NoteMarks rear rear centre lap belt
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up
    • NoteP.A.S pipes corroded above steering rack // Movement in steering rack
  27. Pass126,153 miles (+12,399)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    491006068079
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked.
    • NoteMarks in drivers seat belt.
    • NoteMarks in rear, rear, centre lap belt.
    • NoteRear no. plate discoloured.
    • NoteRear wiper blade split and smears and wiper arm spring pressure poor.
  28. Pass113,754 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    203328677057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail113,752 miles (+17,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    173473377442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  30. Fail95,774 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    274342566029
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  31. Pass95,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    511842666018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K30 SER

Does K30 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 SER is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 SER?
The MOT on K30 SER is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 SER done?
K30 SER was recorded at 252,177 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,796 miles a year.
Has K30 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SER has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 SER ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K30 SER find?
K30 SER passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged rubber flexi hoses perished; **rear chassis mountings heavily corroded**; *front wipers smear*, and 9 more.

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