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N853 MGV

1995 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

274,893 mi
Last recorded274,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Landcruiser150,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 MGV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 274,893 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all control arm to axle bushes worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 262,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on front axle worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes on both rear links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats folded and covered, seat belts not checked

Pass 18 Jan 2024 250,049 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked rear seats down and covered

Pass 20 Jan 2023 236,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 226,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2021 226,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut and edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2020 219,095 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2019 208,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 197,744 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 197,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 186,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 173,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 173,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 159,358 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated and nail in o/s/r

exhaust has minor at front and center hanger broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 159,296 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated and nail in o/s/r

exhaust has minor at front and center hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 144,525 miles

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

all 4 tyres have side wall crackes

Fail 4 Nov 2014 144,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

all 4 tyres have side wall crackes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 136,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 134,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 126,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 126,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 103,711 miles

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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N853 MGV is a 1995 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 150,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N853 MGV, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N853 MGV is a 1995 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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