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P517 LEV

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,525 mi
Last recorded199,525 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 LEV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 199,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 196,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 195,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 193,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 191,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 188,570 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 186,956 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 186,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 185,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 182,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 180,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 174,523 miles

Chassis, fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Offside rear shock absorber bush worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 166,814 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 160,763 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 160,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 151,444 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 143,645 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 143,645 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both wipers splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 128,073 miles

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

both wiper blades splitting

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,121 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 121,121 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 12 Sep 2007 115,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 110,308 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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P517 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P517 LEV, 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 P517 LEV registered?

P517 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P517 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 LEV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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