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M153 SBF

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,724 mi
Last recorded154,724 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 SBF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 154,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting area (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals leaking contamination on brake backing plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat bels as seats folded down

Fail 5 Nov 2024 154,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps on spare wheel (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached under front or arch liner corroded body mount area (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting area (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals leaking contamination on brake backing plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat bels as seats folded down

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,783 miles

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

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

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively fixing bolts to chassis corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,709 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,168 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,557 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 141,557 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing area (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front hub seals leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,591 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,591 miles

Battery insecure Both nearside batteries (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs lead rubbing brake hose (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% Fog lamp obscured by spare wheel (1.3.2c)

Both front hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 128,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,824 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,061 miles

spare wheel not fitted at time of test,if fitted may obstruct fog lamp

Fail 22 Oct 2010 114,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare wheel not fitted at time of test,if fitted may obstruct fog lamp

Pass 24 Sep 2009 111,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 111,203 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,017 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,070 miles

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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M153 SBF is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M153 SBF, 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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M153 SBF is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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