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G281 MUM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 MUM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to fuel tank

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2025 135,962 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis multiple

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis multiple places

Pass 7 Feb 2022 128,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to underbody / arches

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,471 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,848 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 117,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,180 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,171 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,331 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 102,331 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,722 miles

rear tyres wearing badly inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,782 miles

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,842 miles

covered in snow

Pass 27 Dec 2008 82,852 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 81,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 77,301 miles

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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G281 MUM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G281 MUM, 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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G281 MUM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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