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L897 LWB

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

281,531 mi
Last recorded281,531 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 LWB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 281,531 miles

been standing slight lift in front hubs

Pass 24 Dec 2024 281,431 miles

advise slight lift front ns joint

Fail 24 Dec 2024 281,431 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight lift front ns joint

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment 2 (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 274,431 miles

advise disks marked slight lift in hub bush osf

heavley undersealed pads low advise oil leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2023 274,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise disks marked slight lift in hub bush osf

heavley undersealed pads low advise oil leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2022 268,301 miles

advise painted brake pipes

advise under sealed rear xel disks liped pads low slight play in hubs loints

Fail 24 Dec 2022 268,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

advise painted brake pipes

advise under sealed rear xel disks liped pads low slight play in hubs loints

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 261,801 miles

advise week exust play in drag links nsf tyer low tread

Pass 29 Dec 2020 256,201 miles

advise undersealed pads low play in stearing

Fail 29 Dec 2020 256,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 (4.7.2 (a))

advise undersealed pads low play in stearing

Pass 26 Jan 2020 245,301 miles

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advise week sills play in steaing

Pass 9 Feb 2019 240,101 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

week exust pipe light corrision rear floor

Fail 3 Feb 2019 240,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

week exust pipe light corrision rear floor

Pass 31 Jan 2018 230,801 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2018 230,801 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2017 227,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2016 219,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 201,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 201,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 126,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 160,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2012 118,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 100,201 miles

front tyers low head light aim osf

Fail 16 Jul 2009 98,501 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyers low pads f low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,501 miles

front tyers low pads f low

Fail 13 Jul 2008 98,201 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2008 98,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 96,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,201 miles

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

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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L897 LWB is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L897 LWB, 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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What year was L897 LWB registered?

L897 LWB is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L897 LWB safe to buy?

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