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L480 OUM

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 OUM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 153,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 152,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight leak hub seal

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 145,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,179 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking but not onto brakes

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r shock showing signs of leaking

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 28 Feb 2015 142,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 140,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 139,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 138,020 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

slight leak at n/s/f hub?

Pass 26 Feb 2011 136,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 136,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 135,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 134,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 132,653 miles

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

grease on o/s cv joint

Pass 28 Feb 2007 132,653 miles

grease on o/s cv joint

Pass 22 Feb 2006 130,346 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 130,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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L480 OUM is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Maroon with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L480 OUM, 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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What year was L480 OUM registered?

L480 OUM is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L480 OUM safe to buy?

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