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K31 OCT

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

222,685 mi
Last recorded222,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 OCT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 222,685 miles

underside rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2025 222,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear underside rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2024 216,015 miles

OFF SIDE REAR FORWARD FACING LINK BAR REAR MOUNTING POINT ON AXLE RUSTY

Fail 24 Apr 2024 215,943 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR FORWARD FACING LINK BAR REAR MOUNTING POINT ON AXLE RUSTY

Pass 11 Jan 2023 206,749 miles

Offside Swivel Oil Seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Swivel Oil Seal Leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,748 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 203,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 200,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 197,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 197,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 192,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 188,666 miles

front tyres cracking but not down to cords.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 188,664 miles

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

front tyres cracking but not down to cords.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 187,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 186,479 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2013 186,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2012 180,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 180,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 178,160 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 178,160 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 170,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 165,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 165,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 160,976 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 160,973 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 144,898 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 144,897 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K31 OCT is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 K31 OCT, 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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What year was K31 OCT registered?

K31 OCT is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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