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L281 WGP

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

253,562 mi
Last recorded253,562 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 WGP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 253,562 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak from rear prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion on body but not in any prescribed areas

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 239,397 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch and rear sill but not in any prescribed areas.

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 226,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes just in front of load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 215,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak from axle ball swivel.

Offside Front Battery terminal heavily corroded.

Offside Front Body not fully secure Plastic wing held together with cable ties. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door corroded with sharp edge but not likely to catch as protected by side bars.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 203,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 193,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Damage to wheel mud guard that may cause danger.

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 193,154 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Damage to wheel mud guard that may cause danger.

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 184,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 175,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 171,593 miles

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

all four tyre's starting to perish on side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2015 164,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 159,063 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 151,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 151,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,809 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 130,743 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 130,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,839 miles

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 20 Jun 2008 119,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2006 100,172 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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L281 WGP is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 163,441 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 L281 WGP, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L281 WGP is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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