1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · N340 CAK
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 188,551 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N340 CAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 188,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N340 CAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (N340 CAK) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
N340 CAK Mileage History
- 18/08/2022186,384 mi
- 15/09/2022189,012 mi+2,628 mi
- 28/09/2023189,700 mi+688 mi
- 13/01/2025189,842 mi+142 mi
- 10/06/2026188,551 mi-1,291 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Land Cruiser (J150)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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