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M546 KOM

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

247,239 mi
Last recorded247,239 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 KOM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 247,239 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings heavily corroded but not load bearing, general heavy corrosion elsewhere underneath and on body panels also. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower cross member in poor condition but not load bearing

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 247,237 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings heavily corroded but not load bearing, general heavy corrosion elsewhere underneath and on body panels also. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower cross member in poor condition but not load bearing

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Load sensing valve seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 244,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Heavily coated in places limiting inspection

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side step damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Onto steering arm onto steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Water leak apparent

Pass 14 Apr 2021 241,257 miles

Chassic legs corroded and towbar thin?corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Mirror glass not 100% secure

O/s step insecure

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot holed and various places on inner wheel arches

Fail 17 Mar 2021 241,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top bush and securing device missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis legs corroded and underneath heavily corroded and tow bar getting thin

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s mirror glass not 100 % secure

O/s side step insecure

Rear boot door holed and various places front inner wheel arch areas also

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 238,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers,corroded also (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion underenath especially rear

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sills,part of boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded and looks thin in places

Fail 15 Jan 2020 238,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass insecure ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm from axle to chassis, bush onto chassis worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp chipped

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed in various places but not structural

Offside Front Side step damaged but still secure

Rear inner sills, parts of boot floor all corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar heavily corroded and thing in places - STRONG ADVISE (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Various parts of chassis, rear chassis legs all corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 232,377 miles

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

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Noise noticed on brake test

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2019 232,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing near shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

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

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

Offside Rear Noise noticed on brake test

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 226,177 miles

Horn not 100 % but passing ok at time of test

Middle support broken on step

N/s handbrake not 100% but passed at time of test

Rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect and casings corroded

Slight free play at steering wheel

Sump porris and leaking and engine low of oil

Underneath corroded at places and brake hoses etc

Wipers slow even on high speed linkage/motor may require attention but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2016 219,437 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

OIL LEAK

STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 14 Dec 2016 219,437 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

OIL LEAK

STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 13 Sep 2016 219,426 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

slight seepage from steering box area but not leaking at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 216,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 209,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 209,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 204,681 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 204,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 200,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 200,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 195,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 185,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 178,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 167,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 160,482 miles

O/S front axle ball and swivel leaking oil.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 160,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S front axle ball and swivel leaking oil.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 152,816 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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M546 KOM is a 1994 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 63%.

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 M546 KOM, 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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M546 KOM is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 1994.

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