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P303 WMJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 173,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 173,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 172,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 168,538 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 2 Sep 2022 160,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 157,454 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,767 miles

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

corrosion to chassie and body rear axle mount bracket near side top

Fail 23 Oct 2020 154,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to chassie and body rear axle mount bracket near side top

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,903 miles

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres large cracks between tread pattern can see cords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 152,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps adjusted down on test (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres large cracks between tread pattern can see cords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 152,096 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 7 Nov 2018 152,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

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

tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,665 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

inner sills corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,040 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis members in places.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,661 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

slight leak from power steering rack.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 127,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight leak from power steering rack.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 123,376 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,752 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 116,545 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise to adjust rear handbrake performance.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight damage to front number plate.

slight damage to windscreen.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 116,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise to adjust rear handbrake performance.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight damage to front number plate.

slight damage to windscreen.

slight play in steering rack mountings.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 110,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 106,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 103,465 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P303 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P303 WMJ, 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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P303 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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