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M178 RCK

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,679 mi
Last recorded144,679 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 RCK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 144,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 144,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 142,346 miles

slight corrosion at step panel fixings both sides

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,062 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 141,051 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 139,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion at wheel arch area

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

Rear exhaust section corroding slightly

Fail 17 May 2021 139,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion at wheel arch area

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

Rear exhaust section corroding slightly

Pass 3 May 2019 139,527 miles

Offside Rear Wing panel corroding slightly

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

Pass 4 May 2018 138,151 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 138,151 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 134,699 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 134,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 133,647 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside side step brackets corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Apr 2015 133,645 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside side step brackets corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 132,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease/underseal & cannot be inspected properly

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

offside front shock absorber has signs of a previous leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 May 2014 132,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease/underseal & cannot be inspected properly

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

offside front shock absorber has signs of a previous leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Apr 2014 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease/underseal & cannot be inspected properly

nearside rear mud flap bracket broken but flap still secure

offside front shock absorber has signs of a previous leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,159 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,226 miles

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

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

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

n/sand o/s tyres perishing on outer walls,rear seats folded down preventing full inspection of seat beltsfront wheel hubs rusting on ball joints and dry of grease!!

o/s front w/screen cracked [requires attention]. n/s door mirror glass missing drivers door sticking,n/s front under wheel arch rubber sheeting insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 118,525 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing in tread,oil leak off engine,both front universal hubs dry of grease.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 118,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing in tread,oil leak off engine,both front universal hubs dry of grease.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 112,587 miles

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

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

osf&nsf swivle joints corroided nsr shock bottom mount deteriating,nsr tyre perishing,play in both front wheel bearings,brake pipe ends to load valve corroided,nsf top drag arm flexing,play in steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,872 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 105,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split,& signs movement in steering column.& n/s/f wheel arch & bumper damage.& signs movement in n/s/r & o/s/r wheels

Pass 14 Dec 2005 98,462 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 98,462 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low advise brake check

n/s/f tyer slight damage outer wall

rear wiper blade split

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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M178 RCK is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M178 RCK, 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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M178 RCK is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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