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M561 SGW

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 163,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,078 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 162,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 160,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper light mist of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2021 155,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 151,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 146,653 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 146,653 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,229 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 144,229 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,806 miles

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,044 miles

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

engine oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 106,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

oil leak at engine area

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,768 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 99,768 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,499 miles

offside front hub seal leaking grease

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,771 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 57,608 miles

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

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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M561 SGW is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Maroon with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M561 SGW, 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 M561 SGW registered?

M561 SGW is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M561 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 SGW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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