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N971 GWX

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

381,488 mi
Last recorded381,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 381,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill rotten

Nearside Rear Outer sill rotten

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill rotten

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

UNDERSIDE VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Mar 2025 373,202 miles

underside very rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front trailing arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sills corroded to excess

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 363,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear inner panels excess corosion

under side very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2024 363,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn

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

both rear inner panels excess corosion

under side very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2023 353,599 miles

both rear quarter panels are starting to corrode

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2022 343,120 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroding and rear quarter panel

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2021 331,934 miles

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2020 318,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

front propshaft front u/j slight play

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2019 185,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 169,313 miles

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,471 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,306 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,192 miles

Advise under side of vehicle is corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,150 miles

Advise both front tyres are cracked on side walls.

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,459 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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N971 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N971 GWX, 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 N971 GWX registered?

N971 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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