Lot Ended
Description
7 Seater; well maintained;
recently over £4,000 spent on the mechanics of the car; only 5 owners in total;
showing just over 220,000 miles; nothing for one of these
vehicles!
This 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
VX automatic is a highly regarded example of one of the most durable and capable
4x4s ever produced. First registered in August 1993, this seven-seat diesel
presents in dark metallic green with a contrasting grey interior and has covered
just over 220,000 miles, supported by an exceptional history file and long-term
enthusiast ownership.
This Land Cruiser has had just
five former keepers, with the current vendor having owned the vehicle since
April 2016, a period of approximately ten years, who has stated during this
time, the car has been maintained with care and diligence, benefiting from a
strict servicing regime with oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles and full
services carried out every 10,000 miles, the most recent completed at 220,000
miles.
The history accompanying the
vehicle is extensive and impressive, including 28 previous MOT certificates, 19
service stamps, original handbooks, and a substantial collection of invoices
documenting maintenance and upkeep over many years. This is a Land Cruiser that
has not simply been used, but consistently maintained regardless of
cost.
Significant recent expenditure
further enhances this example. In August 2025, the vehicle was entrusted to
Overland Cruisers, well-known specialists in Land Cruiser models, who carried
out a comprehensive inspection followed by extensive mechanical work totaling
£4,075. This included a full front axle rebuild, power steering overhaul, new
radiator, replacement crank pulley harmonic balancer, tightening of alternator
and air conditioning belts, repair of driver’s side seat and window electrics,
and a rebuild of the near-side front brake caliper with a new piston and front
brake pads fitted.
Additional works include a
repaired speedometer in February 2026, replacement wheel arch in December 2020,
and notable bodywork carried out in November 2020 to multiple panels including
the tailgate, bonnet, wings, doors and rear quarter panels at a cost of £1,632.
The vehicle has just passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 and is now
tested until February 2027.
Mechanically, the vendor
advises that the car performs as expected, having been driven over 25 miles to
the auction site without fault, demonstrating reliable starting, smooth running,
and correct operation throughout.
It is important to note that
the vehicle was recorded as a Category D insurance loss in December 2012,
however the extensive documentation and continued long-term ownership since
suggest that any issues were resolved to a satisfactory standard, and the
vehicle has remained in consistent use ever since.
Overall, the
vehicle presents well for the age and milage, but the front seats as you would
expect could do with a little attention to bring the interior of the car back to
life.
This represents a rare
opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and extensively documented example of
the legendary Land Cruiser VX. With its robust 4.2-litre diesel engine, proven
reliability, and significant recent mechanical investment, this is a vehicle
equally suited to continued daily use, overland adventure, or preservation as a
modern classic.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com