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L80 HDJ

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Orange Diesel 4165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,313 mi
Last recorded145,313 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 HDJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 145,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 145,313 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 145,313 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 21 Mar 2025 145,313 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Oct 2023 145,315 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 145,313 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 145,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers electric seat adjustment not working correctly / fixed seat fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 145,313 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers electric seat adjustment not working correctly / fixed seat fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 145,313 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,315 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,313 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides have water inside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 145,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 164,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 164,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 163,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 161,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 155,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 155,436 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 153,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 153,228 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 137,101 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 137,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 133,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 133,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L80 HDJ is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Orange with a 4,165cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L80 HDJ, 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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L80 HDJ is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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