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L205 KVU

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,331 mi
Last recorded160,331 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 160,331 miles

exhaust flexi joint corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 154,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 150,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 147,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 145,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 145,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 137,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,324 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 132,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 132,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 129,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 129,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 127,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 124,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,435 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 123,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,015 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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L205 KVU is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L205 KVU, 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

How do I check the history of L205 KVU?

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What year was L205 KVU registered?

L205 KVU is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L205 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 KVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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