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L499 XOU

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

293,370 mi
Last recorded293,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 293,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 289,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 279,366 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 271,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 264,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 256,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 245,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 220,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 220,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 198,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 178,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,369 miles

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

rear of the rear exhaust mount cracking

surface rust on metal brake pipes by fuel tank

Pass 23 Dec 2013 163,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 148,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 135,114 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 125,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 125,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 119,675 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front axle wet

Pass 17 Nov 2007 114,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner front brake pads look low?

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 103,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 103,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XOU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L499 XOU registered?

L499 XOU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L499 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L499 XOU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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