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1978 GD

2010 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser79,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1978 GD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,181 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,702 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Front wipers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front wheel bearing not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,720 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,388 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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1978 GD is a 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 79,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1978 GD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 16 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1978 GD registered?

1978 GD is a 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is 1978 GD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1978 GD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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