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M59 BTU

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 BTU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

underside covered in grease

Pass 23 Jan 2019 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Front inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,902 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,061 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,430 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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M59 BTU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M59 BTU, 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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What year was M59 BTU registered?

M59 BTU is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M59 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M59 BTU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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