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K818 VKJ

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

308,107 mi
Last recorded308,107 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK818 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 308,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 308,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 297,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 293,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 286,770 miles

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 279,551 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 279,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 269,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 261,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 251,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 240,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 230,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 222,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 213,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 204,227 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 194,085 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 184,174 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 174,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 163,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 151,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 138,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 138,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 133,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 125,018 miles

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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K818 VKJ is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K818 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K818 VKJ registered?

K818 VKJ is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K818 VKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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