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P623 BPE

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,636 mi
Last recorded135,636 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 BPE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 131,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 131,861 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Tractor joint lower mounting bolts insecure (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Tractor joint excessive play and seriously leaking (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Tractor joint slight play and slight leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 126,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,371 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,120 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,349 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

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

both side front wheel has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,175 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 120,240 miles

brakes noisy when applied

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

footbrake travel low

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

play in nearside and offside front hubs/wheel bearings

play in steering

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 28 Sep 2010 120,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes noisy when applied

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

footbrake travel low

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

play in nearside and offside front hubs/wheel bearings

play in steering

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy,new discs pads fitted,still has reserve.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 99,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,571 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel high

possible rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel high

possible rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,057 miles

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

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

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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P623 BPE is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P623 BPE, 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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P623 BPE is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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