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SLT 18

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

208,454 mi
Last recorded208,454 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 18
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 208,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 206,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 204,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 204,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 203,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 199,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 199,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 195,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 195,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 190,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 186,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 183,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 183,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 180,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 176,501 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 176,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 174,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 174,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 171,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 171,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,075 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 168,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 164,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 164,844 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 160,816 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 160,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 156,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 151,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 151,211 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 146,581 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 146,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 141,551 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 141,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SLT 18 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 SLT 18, 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 SLT 18 registered?

SLT 18 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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