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N370 BKJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN370 BKJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 134,225 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 134,225 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,640 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

all underside has been undersealed

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar front bushes slight play

o/s rear trailing arm to front bush poor condition

small stone chip in n/s front window

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,556 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear (load compartment)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 126,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear (load compartment)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive top of diesel injection pump wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,509 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear passenger seats missing at time off test

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,467 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,634 miles

Front axle swivel joints leaking grease

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear both rear bump stops missing

brake pads starting to wear low

front and rear bumpers damaged

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,631 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle swivel joints leaking grease

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear both rear bump stops missing

brake pads starting to wear low

front and rear bumpers damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,947 miles

Front axle swivels leaking grease

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Rear both rear suspension bump stops missing

front and rear bumpers badly damaged

windscreen damage

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,182 miles

Front Bumper insecure and rear

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

front anti-roll bar bushes slight play

front axle swivels leaking grease

nearside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,659 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear bumpers damaged

front axle swivel joints leaking grease

slight play front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear bumpers damaged

front axle swivel joints leaking grease

slight play front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 114,717 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front anti-roll bar bushes have play

front bumper damaged

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,324 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front steering swivels slight leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 112,880 miles

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

both front steering swivel joints leaking

offside front bumper corner insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front steering swivel joints slight leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,325 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads close to wear limit 1.5mm

front steering swivels slight leak

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2009 107,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,340 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

slight leak from both front steering swivels

Fail 16 Apr 2008 105,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

slight leak from both front steering swivels

Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,966 miles

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

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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N370 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N370 BKJ, 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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N370 BKJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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