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L242 HGM

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

242,080 mi
Last recorded242,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 HGM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 242,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 239,512 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 239,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 237,333 miles

all 4 suspension components modified

Pass 16 Feb 2023 233,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 230,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 229,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 226,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 220,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 216,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 212,341 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 212,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats removed at time of test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 207,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 201,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 201,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 194,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 187,596 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 187,596 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 179,551 miles

both rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess

ns mirror glas slightly loose

ns steeringstop requires adjustment

nsr radiusarm bushes cracking,not to excess

osr radiusarm bushes showing cracks,not to excess

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

rear towbar extended

seepage at powersteering pump

sticker in ns wiped area,in limit

stonechip outside zone -A,in limit

stonechips in zone -A of screen,in limit

Fail 7 Mar 2011 179,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess

ns mirror glas slightly loose

ns steeringstop requires adjustment

nsr radiusarm bushes cracking,not to excess

osr radiusarm bushes showing cracks,not to excess

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

rear towbar extended

seepage at powersteering pump

sticker in ns wiped area,in limit

stonechip outside zone -A,in limit

stonechips in zone -A of screen,in limit

Pass 8 Dec 2009 161,507 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 161,507 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 158,690 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 155,016 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 149,364 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Nov 2006 149,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

leakage from front hubs

rear seats have been removed

Pass 12 Dec 2005 145,032 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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L242 HGM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L242 HGM, 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 L242 HGM registered?

L242 HGM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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