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M420 LPL

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

396,343 mi
Last recorded396,343 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 LPL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 396,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

all underside heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 396,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all underside corroded

both front inner arches corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2024 396,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all underside corroded

both front inner arches corroded/holed outside prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2023 394,240 miles

All underside oiled/painted

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

Pass 23 May 2022 391,443 miles

Corrosion to all underside

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 387,559 miles

General corrosion to all underside

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

Pass 28 May 2020 384,309 miles

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

General corrosion to all underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 374,939 miles

Front Both front swivels deteriorated

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 374,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Both front swivels deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 357,002 miles

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front swivels detriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 346,471 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Front inner wings corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 346,470 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Front inner wings corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

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

Pass 20 May 2016 336,075 miles

Both axle swivel balls corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 326,145 miles

Both front axle swivels are corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 326,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front axle swivels are corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 313,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2013 296,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 May 2013 296,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 273,883 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 247,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 247,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 224,725 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 224,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 196,910 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 196,910 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 184,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 177,992 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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M420 LPL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M420 LPL, 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.

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M420 LPL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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