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J80 UTE

1993 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,497 mi
Last recorded199,497 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Landcruiser161,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 UTE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 199,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 198,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rubbing on mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency low ,only just met requirements

Fail 22 Apr 2025 198,730 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not working when hazard switch pressed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working not working when hazard switch pressed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rubbing on mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency low, only just passed test

Pass 8 Feb 2024 195,476 miles

Handbrake has low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 195,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 187,518 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 187,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 179,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,132 miles

corrosion under body

Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 156,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 153,830 miles

slight leak o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,795 miles

slight leak on o/s/f swivel joint satisfactory for test

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,486 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 142,486 miles

Centre Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 129,303 miles

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2008 124,593 miles

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 124,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 116,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 111,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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J80 UTE is a 1993 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 161,806 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J80 UTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J80 UTE is a 1993 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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