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L963 PMB

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

305,926 mi
Last recorded305,926 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 305,926 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

extensive welding repairs

handbrake effort only just met

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2026 305,914 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision lower seatbelt mount by inner wheel arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision o/s lower seatbelt mount by inner wheel arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s n/s fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake effort only just met

surface rusting to both chassis rails and suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2025 300,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 298,646 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tiebar suspension mountings corroded at fixing to axle

Floor not fully secure Corrosion on rear floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

N/S rear inner wheel arch corroded may lead to sharp edge

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring cups and supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heavy rust scale on rear chassis and suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 298,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Works occasional (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tiebar suspension mountings corroded at fixing to axle

Floor not fully secure Corrosion on rear floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

N/S rear inner wheel arch corroded may lead to sharp edge

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring cups and supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heavy rust scale on rear chassis and suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 296,808 miles

surface rusting to chassis rails and suspension components slight damage to bumpers and body panels

Fail 2 Jun 2023 296,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rusting to chassis rails and suspension components slight damage to bumpers and body panels

Pass 18 May 2022 293,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 293,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded inner wing under bonnet below battery tray (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing under bonnet below battery tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 290,093 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 290,077 miles

Body has an unsafe modification Drivers door insecure and sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification Sharp edges and insecure n/s front wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play First joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure and sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Inner valance body mtg (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing sharp edges and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear pivot bush on n/s front suspension G bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in both steering front hubs

Pass 9 Mar 2020 283,809 miles

both o/s n/s front swivel housings leaking slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2020 283,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody)(o/s/f door etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 273,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lamp unit damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 266,537 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 266,537 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 265,442 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 265,442 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper end (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 246,668 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 238,333 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 238,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 228,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 219,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 215,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 210,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 206,381 miles

Front swivel balls rusty on front axel.

Long travel on handbrake.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belts in boot not fully checked seats missing.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 206,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front swivel balls rusty on front axel.

Long travel on handbrake.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belts in boot not fully checked seats missing.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 198,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 198,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 189,408 miles

Long travel on brake pedale

Stone chips in headlights

condensation in n/s headlamp (beam pattern still visible though)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2007 189,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Long travel on brake pedale

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

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

Oil leak

Stone chips in headlights

Offside rear tyre outer side wall badly cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2006 177,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 166,993 miles

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

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

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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L963 PMB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L963 PMB, 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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L963 PMB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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