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M823 SGU

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

255,141 mi
Last recorded255,141 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 255,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 254,368 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 251,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 250,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 247,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 244,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 240,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 233,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 228,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 214,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 198,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 181,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 159,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 133,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 128,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 123,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock bottom bushes slight perished

Fail 6 May 2009 123,666 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shock bottom bushes slight perished

Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,960 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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M823 SGU is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M823 SGU, 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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What year was M823 SGU registered?

M823 SGU is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M823 SGU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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