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L499 ART

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,297 mi
Last recorded266,297 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 ART
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 266,297 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 30 Sep 2026 266,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 Sep 2025 261,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal travel

fuel tank damp

Fail 24 Sep 2025 261,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank damp

Pass 4 Sep 2024 253,839 miles

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

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

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

slight brake pedal travel

Fail 22 Aug 2024 253,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 245,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 236,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 233,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 228,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 222,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 213,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 205,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 197,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 195,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 191,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp dip sw weak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 189,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 185,156 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 182,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 179,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 179,471 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 174,057 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 174,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 168,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 163,696 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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L499 ART is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc 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 L499 ART, 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 L499 ART registered?

L499 ART is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L499 ART shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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