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M589 WTU

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

196,806 mi
Last recorded196,806 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 WTU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 196,806 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 196,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 195,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 192,964 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 188,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 183,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 179,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 179,017 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 172,301 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 167,329 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,546 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2015 150,546 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 142,375 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,261 miles

dry underbody

Fail 23 Jan 2013 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

dry underbody

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 130,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,381 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 127,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 127,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 122,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 122,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,371 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 99,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,000 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Rear seat belts unobtainable to test due to locking mechanism in place

Slight dampness on the nearside shock absorber.

Slight play in both front wheels.

Fail 27 Mar 2006 97,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight dampness on the N/S/R shock absorber.

Slight play in both front wheels.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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M589 WTU is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 164,349 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M589 WTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M589 WTU is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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