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P849 ODT

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

249,594 mi
Last recorded249,594 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 ODT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 249,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 245,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 245,401 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 237,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Front hubs slightly leaking

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

Offside Rear hand brake return lever springs missing

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 19 Jul 2022 236,945 miles

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

corrosion to various parts of underbody

Pass 26 Nov 2020 230,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 230,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 230,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 228,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 225,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 218,768 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 218,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 212,878 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 212,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 212,793 miles

front crome swivil housing rusty

lpg tank rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rusty under body

slight play in steering and surpension

Fail 24 Jun 2011 212,793 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front crome swivil housing rusty

lpg tank rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rusty under body

slight play in steering and surpension

Pass 1 Dec 2009 207,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 207,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 201,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 193,895 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 193,818 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)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 186,244 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 185,989 miles

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2005 178,710 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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P849 ODT is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P849 ODT, 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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P849 ODT is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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