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M654 TAW

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,141 mi
Last recorded168,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM654 TAW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 168,141 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front both swivel hubs (oil leak)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,012 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 162,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 161,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 159,816 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 158,052 miles

front and rear discs worn slightly

park lever near end of reserve when on

slight corrosion to chassis ns os

Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust corroded, pin hole blow

os park brake effort low

rear n s side lamp lens damaged

rear seat belts not usable, as dog kennel fitted

rear tow mount corroded

service brake pass on min level,50 percent

slight seepage from front swivel hubs

Fail 12 Oct 2017 156,821 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust corroded, pin hole blow

os park brake effort low

rear n s side lamp lens damaged

rear seat belts not usable, as dog kennel fitted

rear tow mount corroded

service brake pass on min level,50 percent

slight seepage from front swivel hubs

Pass 18 Oct 2016 156,116 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

power steering pipes have surface corrosion

rear n s o s cills and backings corroded

rear reg lamp o s slightly reduced output

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 147,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,834 miles

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

ns os swivel hubs have slight seepage of grease

os wiper rubber splitting

rear seats ns os not used as dog cage fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 139,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 129,841 miles

both front hub inner seals leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 128,409 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside hand brake effort poor compared to nearside

Pass 13 Apr 2006 126,285 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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M654 TAW is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M654 TAW, 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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M654 TAW is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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