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M975 PAO

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

250,073 mi
Last recorded250,073 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 PAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 250,073 miles

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

general corrosion chassis

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 May 2025 247,621 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion chassis

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 May 2024 236,694 miles

Lower general areas of surface corrosion to chassis and under body

Lower under body and chassis covered in under seal

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

Offside Rear lower offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 228,901 miles

Lower general areas of surface corrosion to chassis and under body

Lower under body and chassis covered in under seal

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy exhaust noise level slightly high (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 222,275 miles

slight play in panard rod

Fail 4 May 2022 222,275 miles

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

slight play in panard rod

Pass 26 May 2021 215,308 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 215,308 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adjusted (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 209,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front pipe union (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tracta seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tracta seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 209,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front pipe union (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tracta seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tracta seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 205,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 202,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 202,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure refit (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 199,057 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 199,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe front new clip fitted (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 195,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 193,047 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rearmost body to chassis mounting points corroded by not excessive.

steering, suspension and brake components showing signs of rust and deterioration.

tail pipe from rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 188,648 miles

BRAKE STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

REAR N/S AND O/S BODY MOUNT POINTS TO CHASSIS AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 188,523 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

BRAKE STEERING SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT TRANSVERSE STEERING DAMPER HAS A SMALL AMMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING.

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 182,551 miles

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

oil leak from front tractor joints

rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 175,774 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear seats not presented at time of m o t test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 169,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 163,493 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 12 Jun 2009 156,800 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 156,774 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both axle swivel hubs very rusty/pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 150,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 150,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 143,554 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2006 133,868 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 133,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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M975 PAO is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M975 PAO, 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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M975 PAO is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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