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L836 DFD

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

236,103 mi
Last recorded236,103 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 DFD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 236,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 236,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 233,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 229,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 222,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 214,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 207,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 200,123 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 192,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 183,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 180,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 175,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 170,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 166,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 160,954 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 160,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,653 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 149,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 144,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 137,683 miles

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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L836 DFD is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L836 DFD, 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 L836 DFD registered?

L836 DFD is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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