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L480 UGO

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2983cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,519 mi
Last recorded150,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 UGO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,983cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front sway bar bush axle end slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 149,726 miles

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

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

age related corrosion to rear chassis and vehicle body.

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear seats not installed at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2024 147,826 miles

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

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

age related corrosion to rear chassis

both rear inner wheelarches corroded

n/s/f hub seal weeping oil

o/s/f hub seal weeping oil

rear seats not installed at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2023 145,447 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil

both rear inner wheel arches corroded (Rear end)

rear seats not installed at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,165 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion around body mounting

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

Offside Rear corrosion around body mounting

both front swivel joints weeping grease

both rear wheelarches corroded

rear seats not installed at time of test

Fail 23 May 2022 144,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower achorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion around body mounting

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion around body mounting

both front swivel joints weeping grease

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 141,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 140,700 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 136,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front fleixy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 132,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,503 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,294 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 126,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 124,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 115,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,698 miles

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 112,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2008 108,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 102,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,046 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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L480 UGO is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L480 UGO, 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 L480 UGO registered?

L480 UGO is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L480 UGO safe to buy?

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