1993 Toyota 4-Runner 3.0L Diesel · L523 BOD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA data. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 September 2025 at 202,903 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates a level of mechanical compliance as of the test date, suggesting the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards without any flagged faults requiring immediate attention. The mileage data reveals a pattern of low usage over the last four years. Between the test in October 2021 and the test in September 2025, the vehicle covered only 97 miles, moving from 202,806 miles to 202,903 miles. This averages to fewer than 25 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the national average for a vehicle of this age. While low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain components, such long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid stagnation. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of structural integrity and aging components. A 1993 Toyota 4Runner is prone to corrosion in the sills, rear floor pans, and suspension mounting points which may not always be captured in a standard MOT test. Given the extreme lack of recent mileage, the buyer should check for perished tyres, cracked brake lines, and seized calipers that often result from disuse. Testing the suspension bushes and shock absorbers is essential to ensure the vehicle remains fit for road use after its extended period of inactivity.