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P205 BJM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,787 mi
Last recorded195,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 BJM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,787 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 195,690 miles

drivers side front seat belt fraying

general underbody corrosion

leak of grease from front axle swivel joint

rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers starting to crack

rusting to rear coil springs and rear axle and some parts of the chassis

Fail 28 Sep 2024 195,690 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers side front seat belt fraying

general underbody corrosion

leak of grease from front axle swivel joint

rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers starting to crack

rusting to rear coil springs and rear axle and some parts of the chassis

Pass 11 May 2023 195,356 miles

drivers side front seat belt fraying

general under body corrosion

leak of oil from drivers side front axle swivel joint

Pass 12 May 2022 195,166 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 195,166 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 194,965 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front swivel joint/Hub seal slightly leaking

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 194,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bushes on the end of the front anti roll bar cracking

drivers side front seat base cracking

drivers side front swivel on front axle slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2020 194,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bushes on the end of the front anti roll bar cracking

drivers side front seat base cracking

drivers side front wheel swivel hub slight leak of grease

Pass 8 May 2019 193,713 miles

slight play in steering box

wet with grease around drivers side front swivel hub

Pass 4 May 2018 189,866 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 189,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 186,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 186,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 185,218 miles

slight play in offside front road wheel

water pipes for rear heater very corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 183,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 179,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers side front seat belt starting to fray

slight play in drivers side top ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2012 173,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 165,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 160,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 160,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 155,693 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 155,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 148,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 135,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 130,073 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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P205 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P205 BJM, 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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P205 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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