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J80 BWO

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

261,252 mi
Last recorded261,252 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 BWO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 261,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear under body corroded not near mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greasy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 wheels cut on outer side walls - none to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 261,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded heavily (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no lights on rear plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear under body corroded not near mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greasy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lights inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 wheels cut on outer side walls - none to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 256,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 256,907 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 256,906 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure 'D' Bush. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 256,521 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 256,521 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 254,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 254,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 251,893 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 250,243 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 248,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 246,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 240,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 232,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 228,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 219,977 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 209,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 200,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 187,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 177,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 168,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 168,980 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 159,064 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 151,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 151,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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J80 BWO is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 163,441 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 J80 BWO, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J80 BWO is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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