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H12 PHW

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

294,860 mi
Last recorded294,860 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 PHW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 294,860 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outersill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door cannot be opened from inside

Offside Rear outersill corroded

all welding repairs undersealed not allowing proper inspection

general corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Dec 2024 294,802 miles

binding to offside and nearside rear brakes

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch in prescribed area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer body sills next to prescribed area

corrosion to rear axle limiter valve

general underbody and chassis in corroded prescribed and non areas

offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Nov 2024 294,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 9.99+ (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

binding to offside and nearside rear brakes

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch in prescribed area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer body sills next to prescribed area

corrosion to rear axle limiter valve

general underbody and chassis in corroded prescribed and non areas

offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2024 294,787 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch / inner sill areas - marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch at front area heavily corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at inner sill - ON LIMIT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside has a lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear nearside & offside - rear inner wheel at rear areas arch heavily corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas - ON LIMIT

foot brake pedal has travel

load sensing valve corroding

position lamp tell tale not working

Pass 29 Sep 2023 293,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 292,748 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 291,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 291,369 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 291,355 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 215,790 miles

Offside Rear binding slightly offside rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2019 215,790 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 215,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner wheelarch area corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 215,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 215,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 215,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 214,301 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 213,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 211,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 210,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 206,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 206,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2011 203,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 203,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 199,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 197,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 193,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 191,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 191,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 186,960 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H12 PHW is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 161,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H12 PHW, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H12 PHW is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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