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L40 KEL

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

176,575 mi
Last recorded176,575 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KEL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 176,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 172,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 170,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 168,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 166,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 166,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 162,120 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 162,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 160,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 160,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 158,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 155,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 153,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 151,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 148,404 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 146,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 142,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 138,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 135,155 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 135,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 132,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 127,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 123,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 118,730 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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L40 KEL is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L40 KEL, 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

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What year was L40 KEL registered?

L40 KEL is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L40 KEL safe to buy?

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