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N438 XJB

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,847 mi
Last recorded159,847 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 XJB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 159,847 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 159,821 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Diesel pump on engine . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner panel by rear seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch and down into sill end in front of rear wheel . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch and sill in front of rear wheel . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch and panel by rear seat belt mounting . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper corroded .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner valance corroded and holed by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum and smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch trim loose due to corrosion on wing . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum and smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner valance corroded and holed by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe chafed by parking brake cable . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded both sides . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 157,315 miles

Central Rear Bumper rusty but not weakened.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 157,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Bumper rusty but not weakened.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,073 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded in middle. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti-roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 150,071 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded in middle. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti-roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,159 miles

Hole in rear bumper.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 146,158 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hole in rear bumper.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 141,960 miles

Central Rear Bumper corroded and has a hole .

Engine has a minor oil leak.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,325 miles

Slight misting of oil on n/s/r shocker.

Underside of body showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread depth.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 132,924 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe slight corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 132,924 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe slight corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 127,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 122,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 118,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

long hand brake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,484 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

long hand brake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres badly perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2013 111,248 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,738 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 106,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsr trye perished

osr rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsr trye perished

osr rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,318 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 97,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 86,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,457 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N438 XJB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N438 XJB, 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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N438 XJB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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