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L559 CNC

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,011 mi
Last recorded256,011 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 CNC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 256,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Advise unable to check rear seat belts being used as a van (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively light bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 255,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear n/s underneath

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2024 254,416 miles

Advise engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 254,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 254,071 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 254,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake compensator mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 251,933 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 251,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 249,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 247,061 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check welding due to under seal

Fail 3 Oct 2018 247,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 244,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 239,936 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 239,935 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 236,777 miles

advise complete underside of vehicle surface corrsion

advise front and rear axle slight corrsion

advise front suspenion componets and mountain corroded

advise rear floor pan surface corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 228,667 miles

Oil leak

advise front and rear suspenion corroded

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion and floor

Pass 12 Jun 2013 220,960 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise complete underside of vehicle surface corrsion

advise front number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2012 215,626 miles

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 21 May 2011 208,194 miles

advise underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 17 May 2010 199,118 miles

advise underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 188,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 173,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Oct 2006 166,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bump stops missing

n/s and o/s front swivel housings damp

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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L559 CNC is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L559 CNC, 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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L559 CNC is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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