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L56 LBV

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,471 mi
Last recorded133,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 133,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 130,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear body close to mount.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,794 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,402 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 123,176 miles

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

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

both front steering swivels leaking

both rear wheel bearings have play

front stabilizer bar bush deteriorated

o/s/f lower shocker bush worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

both front steering swivels leaking

both rear wheel bearings have play

front stabilizer bar bush deteriorated

nearside rear registration lamp poor

Fail 9 Jul 2013 122,415 miles

@Wording in drivers swept area (Not concidered detrimental to drivers vision)

All suspension 'bump stops' missing

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front lower seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Dampness in/around nearside rear brake drum/wheel

Front suspension springs corroded

Movement in offside front lower shockabsorber bush

Movement in offside rear lower shockabsorber bush

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear seat's removed (Seatbelt requirement not met)

Steering damper joint gaitors perished

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,415 miles

@Wording in drivers swept area (Not concidered detrimental to drivers vision)

All suspension 'bump stops' missing

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both front lower seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Dampness in/around nearside rear brake drum/wheel

Front suspension springs corroded

Movement in offside front lower shockabsorber bush

Movement in offside rear lower shockabsorber bush

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear seat's removed (Seatbelt requirement not met)

Steering damper joint gaitors perished

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 122,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

'Dampness' in/around nearside rear wheel/brake drum area

'Wording' at top of swept area on windscreen (Not considered detrimental to drivers view)

All suspension bump stops missing

Both front lower seatbelt mounting areas corroded

Both front side forward suspension arm bushes perished

Both front suspension springs corroded

Movement offside front lower shockabsorber bush

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

Nearside front flexible brake hose securing braket broken but currently secure

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

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

Offside front flexible brake hose perished

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 122,016 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front and rear suspension bump stops missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and nearside rear body mountings corroded

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Jun 2011 122,009 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear suspension bumpstops missing

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

offside parking brake performance low

offside rear and nearside rear body mountings corroding

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 120,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 115,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 97,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 97,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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L56 LBV is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L56 LBV, 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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L56 LBV is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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