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C5 CWJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,300 mi
Last recorded287,300 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CWJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 287,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 279,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 268,466 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 268,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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C5 CWJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 CWJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 CWJ registered?

C5 CWJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is C5 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CWJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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