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L969 BUT

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,252 mi
Last recorded173,252 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 BUT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 173,252 miles

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

vehicle underside covered in sealant

Pass 18 Oct 2024 169,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 165,706 miles

Covered in under seal

Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,308 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front seals (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 165,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central prop shaft leaking

Front water leak on engine above exhaust manifold

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush seal deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 164,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 164,624 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 164,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 159,821 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 159,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc swivel joint leaking contaminating front brake (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 158,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 156,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has slight oil/grease leak from n/s front hub

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 156,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has slight oil/grease leak from n/s front hub

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

No hand brake on o/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 150,298 miles

Has slight oit/grease leak fromn/s front hub

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 138,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,636 miles

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

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

emissions on legal limit

n/s washers inop

Pass 30 Jan 2010 129,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 124,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,427 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 120,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 115,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 110,331 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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L969 BUT is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 164,349 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L969 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L969 BUT is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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