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M523 VJL

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,061 mi
Last recorded197,061 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 197,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 188,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 188,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 181,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 181,651 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bolt insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 180,043 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 177,637 miles

slight leak front exhaust flexi

slight play ns and os front hubs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 177,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight leak front exhaust flexi

slight play ns and os front hubs

Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 175,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 163,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 May 2012 162,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,534 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 130,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 130,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 130,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 128,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,350 miles

poor repair to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 122,350 miles

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

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

poor repair to o/s/f inner arch

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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M523 VJL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M523 VJL, 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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M523 VJL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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