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P542 BPM

1996 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

418,934 mi
Last recorded418,934 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon148,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 BPM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 418,934 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2025 418,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody

Pass 17 May 2024 416,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 406,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 397,017 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 382,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 371,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 356,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2019

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 341,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 328,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 310,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 294,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 294,480 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 275,481 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 259,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 244,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 223,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 207,767 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2009 187,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 170,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 153,438 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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P542 BPM is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 148,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P542 BPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P542 BPM is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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