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N662 UEW

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,028 mi
Last recorded197,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 UEW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 197,028 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b and offside outer zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 188,996 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2023 188,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rust On Front Discs

Rust On Rear Discs

Rust On Wheel Arches (Both Sides)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 188,577 miles

Direction indicator not working All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rust On Front Discs

Rust On Rear Discs

Rust On Wheel Arches (Both Sides)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 188,034 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

general underside corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2019 188,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres starting to perish

general underside corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2018 187,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel binding

underside rusty front to rear inner wings and body mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2017 187,875 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel binding

rust front to rear on underside

Fail 18 Apr 2017 187,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel binding

rust front to rear on underside

Pass 30 Mar 2016 187,423 miles

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2015 184,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 184,487 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r hub seal weaping oil

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 184,484 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r hub seal weaping oil

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 183,510 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED !

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

front and rear brake discs are corroding

front tyres are deteriorating

front wheel bearings have play

n/s/f hub/backplate is wet

n/s/r hub/backplate is damp

play in drive system

underside of vehicle is corroded

warning lamps on dashboard are illuminated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 183,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R TYRE IS EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED !

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

front and rear brake discs are corroding

front tyres are deteriorating

front wheel bearings have play

n/s/f hub/backplate is wet

n/s/r hub/backplate is damp

play in drive system

underside of vehicle is corroded

warning lamps on dashboard are illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 182,999 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads are worn low !

front hubs leaking slightly

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle and components are corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 182,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads are worn low !

front hubs leaking slightly

rear tyres are deteriorated

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle and components are corroded

N/S/R HUB IS LEAKING HEAVILY ! BRAKE CONTAMINATED !

Pass 19 Apr 2011 182,577 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Apr 2011 182,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres are deteriorated

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2010 182,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 182,112 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 181,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 181,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 179,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 177,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 173,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 173,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N662 UEW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N662 UEW, 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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N662 UEW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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