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L488 LBE

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 LBE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 139,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 137,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,522 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 136,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe Fixing bolts to front hub lose . (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 131,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front and rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 118,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 117,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 112,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens holed (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,004 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,990 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 107,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,250 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 106,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

o/s mirrrow cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,766 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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L488 LBE is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L488 LBE, 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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L488 LBE is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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