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K7 GSW

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

174,193 mi
Last recorded174,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 GSW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 174,193 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 174,180 miles

Front Registration plate missing broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bracket (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bracket (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 171,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension and braking components.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,831 miles

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

Nearside rear inner and outer sill panels heavily corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 168,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear inner and outer sill panels heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 163,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,203 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 136,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 120,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,552 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 88,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 88,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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K7 GSW is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 GSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K7 GSW registered?

K7 GSW is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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