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L973 EVR

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

241,024 mi
Last recorded241,024 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 EVR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 241,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 237,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 234,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 234,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 227,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 220,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf-osf-nsr-osr-both front to rear and across body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 220,933 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf-osf-nsr-osr-both front to rear and across body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 211,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 203,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear close in panel corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear close in panel corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both outer sills corroded

power steering pump leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 196,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch's. (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 194,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 186,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 182,810 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 182,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 179,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 179,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front axle swivels showing signs of corrosion.oil leak from n/side top of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2010 176,004 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 176,004 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 173,000 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 172,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 170,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 170,180 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

oil leak from n/side of engine

Pass 12 Jul 2007 161,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 157,901 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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L973 EVR is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L973 EVR, 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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L973 EVR is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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