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K121 GWA

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,310 mi
Last recorded202,310 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 GWA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 202,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 202,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 193,777 miles

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

Swivel joint leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2024 186,898 miles

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

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

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

Swivvle joint leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,981 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel slight leak

items in rear boot cant test the rear seat belt

under vehicle covered in grease & oil

Pass 20 Apr 2022 173,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 167,975 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,657 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 162,657 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,685 miles

N/S foot step rear slightly insecure not likely to fall off

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

o/s front wheel arch slight corrosion front

o/s swivel joint seeping grease

slight corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 21 Jan 2019 155,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s swivel joint seeping grease

slight corrosion throughout chassis

N/S foot step rear slightly insecure not likely to fall off

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

o/s front wheel arch slight corrosion front

Pass 20 Jan 2018 149,556 miles

free play in steering

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

o/s blade

o/s diff seal

rear chassie

rear inner sills

Pass 12 Dec 2016 145,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 140,393 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 137,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 132,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,053 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 124,370 miles

slight movement in wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2007 103,451 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 103,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,886 miles

oil leak from offside front spherical joint.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 98,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from offside front spherical joint

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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K121 GWA is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K121 GWA, 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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K121 GWA is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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