Highlights

Same family ownership since 1995
Comprehensive service history with 33 stamps
Low mileage for a vehicle of its age and type: 126,000 miles
A supremely tidy example, with original bodywork and interior presenting very well overall
Fully functional top-spec features, including sunroof
MOT valid until February 2026

The Appeal

Hailing from the golden era of Toyota Land Cruisers, the 80 Series was undoubtably one of the greatest off-road vehicles ever made. Introducing full-time four-wheel-drive (for most markets), and ushering in a new generation of diesel engines, the J80 proved, tough, reliable, and versatile, accruing a legendary status around the globe that's arguably yet to be equalled.

This 1993 example is a rare original survivor, boasting a lofty VX specification and equipped with the well-regarded 4.2-litre 1HD-T inline-six turbodiesel. It's been with the same family since 1995, during which time it has spent most of its time dry-stored, performing occasional light duties and benefitting from an excellent service history.

The vendor remarks: "You will have to go a long way to find a more original low miles 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 TD."

Quite right they are too. These vehicles were built to work hard, and oh-boy did they... Many were (quite literally) run into the ground, so this lightly used and judiciously maintained example is not to be missed. This venerable old workhorse is an essential addition to any driveway. The MOT runs until February 2026.

The History and Paperwork

Registered UK market RHD car
126,000 miles
MOT until 5th February 2026
Same family owned since 1995, with one registered keeper before that
Comprehensive service history with 33 stamps in service books
Two service books: 18 service stamps from Toyota and 15 from garage services
Every MOT certificate is reportedly available
Collection of old tax discs
Boot contains the original book pack with all booklets
Extensive paperwork, mainly from Toyota

The Condition

Top spec car, with everything working according to the vendor
Exceedingly presentable throughout
Mostly dry-stored from new
Finished in the handsome Goodwood Green (6M1)
We're assured that the underside is solid, recently passing MOT with minor advisories
Bodywork is original with little age showing
Paintwork is good for its age, with a few minor age-related marks
Interior is clean with minimal age-commensurate wear
Original Land Cruiser mats and rear load liner
Back seats have reportedly hardly/never been sat in
Four good tyres currently fitted according to the vendor
Original arial goes up and down
Has both its original Toyota main dealer number plates with it
Never been smoked in
Has a set of the original Toyota land cruiser seat covers to go with it
Cigarette lighter never used
Comes with about 7 spare keys and key fob still works with remote fob

The Mechanics

4.2-litre inline-six turbodiesel (1HD-T)
Automatic transmission with four gears
Reportedly runs and drives exactly as it should
Equipped with an Abbot Racing intake, believed to be water-cooled, installed since at least 1995
Cam belt replaced at 120,000 miles
Showing good oil pressure
Totally original with no modifications other than the Abbot Racing intake/intercooler, which has been on the car since 1995
Only 126,000 miles, low for this model

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