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L221 PTU

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

238,186 mi
Last recorded238,186 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 238,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 234,484 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2023 232,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 228,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 224,800 miles

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

Rear seats removed

exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 223,161 miles

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 219,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 215,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 211,270 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

free play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2016 203,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 182,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 172,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 146,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 138,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all shock absorbers bushes perished

all suspension + axles rusty

chassis rusty in places

front axle balls rusty

front number plate reflector

front rear suspension bushes worn perished

rear tie bar bushes worn perished

Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,972 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front axle ball n/s+ os worn rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2008 136,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front axle ball n/s+ os worn rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2007 134,038 miles

all shockabsorber bushes perished

all suspension +axles rusty

chassis rusty in places

front axle balls rusty

wet conditions

Pass 5 Dec 2006 131,418 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

offside front trailling arm rear bush unbonding

oil/ power steering fluid leak from pump area

Fail 29 Nov 2005 128,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front hub seals leaking badly

both rear shockers leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2005 128,600 miles

both front hub seals leaking badly

both rear shockers leaking

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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L221 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L221 PTU, 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 L221 PTU?

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What year was L221 PTU registered?

L221 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L221 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 PTU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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