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L8 HCB

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

212,400 mi
Last recorded212,400 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HCB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 212,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt fraying along edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 212,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 211,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in general to all brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 209,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 207,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of both front to rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 204,768 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of both main chassis rails under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 202,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear ends of both main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 201,208 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in places on body and underside of vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals seeping oil

Oil leaks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Transfer box leaking oil

corrosion in general exhaust system

Pass 23 May 2018 199,094 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals seeping oil

Nearside Outer sill corroded not affecting structure of vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion in general exhaust system

corrosion in places on body and underside of vehicle

exhaust blowing slightly front section

oil leaks

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 22 Apr 2017 195,032 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 190,207 miles

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

slight corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to outside edge of ns rear brake disc

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Fail 22 Apr 2016 190,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to outside edge of ns rear brake disc

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 24 Apr 2015 186,545 miles

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

both front tyres perishing in treads

slight corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 181,623 miles

both front tyres tread perishing

slight corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

some play in os front wheel bearing

windscreen chipped in central area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 177,258 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2013 177,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 171,399 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 1 Mar 2011 164,446 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

general under vehicle corrosion

ns front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

slight corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

windscreen chipped/cracked in ns swept area

Pass 4 Mar 2010 160,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

some wear in ns front suspension arm pivot bush

Pass 2 Mar 2009 151,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 145,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 139,756 miles

rear exhaust section in a corroded condition †both front tyres worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2006 132,231 miles

ns front anti roll bar bush worn †grease leaking from os front swivel hub

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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L8 HCB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L8 HCB, 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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L8 HCB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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