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L272 APM

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,702 mi
Last recorded186,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 APM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 186,702 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 175,261 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 May 2016 168,176 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 126,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 119,083 miles

Both rear bumpstops missing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler neck/pipes slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on chassis

Slight play in front propshaft yolk

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 113,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front ciol springs rusty

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

n/s door mirror glass broken

pas pipes slightly corroded

rear brake drum back plates corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 8 May 2013 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front ciol springs rusty

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

n/s door mirror glass broken

pas pipes slightly corroded

rear brake drum back plates corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2012 109,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake drum back plates slightly deteriatred

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and approching limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion n/s+o/s B posts

n/s+o/s rear brake back plates holed+corroded

n/s+o/s rear bump stops missing

o/s front hub bearing seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2010 95,960 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear back plate shield slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,968 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

imbalance on rear foot and hand brake

slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel housings

Fail 29 Nov 2008 88,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front swivel housings slightly leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,927 miles

o/s/f plastic wheel arch trim missing/ tape over screws

slight corrosion n/s sill

Fail 8 Jan 2008 86,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

o/s/f plastic wheel arch trim missing/ tape over screws

slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,328 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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L272 APM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L272 APM, 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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L272 APM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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