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K137 NCA

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

228,596 mi
Last recorded228,596 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK137 NCA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 228,596 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 17 Oct 2024 226,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

slight leak both front hub seals

Pass 5 Oct 2023 224,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 218,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 218,001 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake valve leaking Brake compensator leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 209,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 204,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 201,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 201,375 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 197,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 197,319 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine + gear box ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 197,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 196,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 193,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 189,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 185,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 180,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 180,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 180,819 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 175,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 171,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 167,967 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 164,306 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 164,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 161,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 161,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 155,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 155,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 150,302 miles

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

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

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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K137 NCA 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 69%.

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 K137 NCA, 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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K137 NCA is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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