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L78 UKF

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,825 mi
Last recorded231,825 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 UKF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 231,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 228,648 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 225,230 miles

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 24 Oct 2022 221,170 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2022 221,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 215,866 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 215,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 210,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 205,903 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 201,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 201,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 189,234 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 189,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 177,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 177,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 174,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 174,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 170,139 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 170,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 161,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 154,856 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 154,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 148,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 141,008 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 130,753 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 130,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 126,103 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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L78 UKF is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 164,349 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L78 UKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L78 UKF registered?

L78 UKF is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L78 UKF safe to buy?

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