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P448 APC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

314,114 mi
Last recorded314,114 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 314,114 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 314,096 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing and sill panel corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 313,787 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings corroded.(not structual) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 310,990 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake travel high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 310,973 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake travel high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 306,315 miles

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

parking brake just past test

Pass 25 Feb 2021 293,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 283,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 270,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 257,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 240,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 235,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 235,512 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front prop shaft rear u/j excessively worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 233,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 233,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2014 229,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 229,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 225,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 225,922 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 220,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 215,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 215,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 213,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 210,066 miles

parking brake lever near the end of its reserve travel

some play in nearside and offside front hubs

Fail 10 Feb 2009 210,055 miles

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

some play in nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 25 Feb 2008 205,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 202,279 miles

some play in nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2006 195,087 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 195,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P448 APC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc 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 P448 APC, 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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P448 APC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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