CarVerify

Free Car Check

RIG 2265

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,183 mi
Last recorded187,183 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2265
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 187,183 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Main Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicle Under sealed

Pass 10 Dec 2019 187,110 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 182,557 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 182,213 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Central Rear seatbelt not checked due to luggage in rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front swivel joint pitted and weeping oil

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to luggage in rear

Offside Front swivel joint pitted and weeping oil

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to luggage in rear

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 177,867 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint pitted and leaking oil

Offside Front swivel joint pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 169,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease leaking nearside swivel housing

Pass 30 May 2014 160,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 147,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 147,033 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,526 miles

Both front swivel pin housings slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bottom steering column bush missing

handbrake linkage sticking

off side wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Feb 2009 115,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear handbrake mechanism sticking slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2008 108,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 108,416 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 99,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gas test on LPG

Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,490 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RIG 2265 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RIG 2265, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIG 2265?

You can check the full history of RIG 2265 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIG 2265 registered?

RIG 2265 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is RIG 2265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2265 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIG 2265 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RIG 2265. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.