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M499 HRU

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 HRU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 171,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 168,773 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 164,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 164,914 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) contaminated All 4 of them (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All suspension component (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 of them (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All of them (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 164,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,654 miles

front suspension spheres slightly damp

pin hole front exhaust

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2016 164,083 miles

front and rear diff oil seals leaking

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r inner valance corroded badly

rear inner sills and rear arches corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2015 162,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 161,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 157,949 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 157,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,668 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 145,773 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 145,770 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 145,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

handbrake travel

rear boots seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 118,171 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 118,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 226,935 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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M499 HRU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M499 HRU, 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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M499 HRU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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