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N27 JLX

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

215,666 mi
Last recorded215,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 215,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 211,733 miles

front body mountings rusty

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2023 204,138 miles

long travel on hand brake

tractor joints leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2022 198,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 190,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 187,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 184,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 177,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 157,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 150,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 141,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 137,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 110,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,492 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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N27 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N27 JLX, 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 N27 JLX registered?

N27 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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