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M253 GRT

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

190,336 mi
Last recorded190,336 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 GRT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 190,336 miles

Front exhaust blow

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 162,135 miles

Offside Front exhaust flex joint leaking flange nut missing

Fail 7 Feb 2025 162,095 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front exhaust flange joint insecure also flexible coupling leaking

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Pass 4 Feb 2024 155,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,170 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 136,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 118,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 113,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 105,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 102,583 miles

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

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

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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M253 GRT is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 146,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M253 GRT, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M253 GRT registered?

M253 GRT is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M253 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 GRT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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