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J657 KSU

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,761 mi
Last recorded228,761 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser161,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 KSU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 228,761 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 24 Jul 2025 228,729 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded (spring mount area

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front steering ball/ sphere slight seepage of grease

gear box mountings have play

underbody heavily underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 226,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 226,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 26 Jul 2023 224,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 222,324 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 222,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 220,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 216,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 205,183 miles

play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2019 205,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 190,966 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 190,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 185,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 176,872 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 176,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

under carrage rusting main beam telltail inop

Pass 11 Jul 2008 168,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 160,261 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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J657 KSU is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 161,212 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 J657 KSU, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J657 KSU is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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