1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L Petrol · N428 BNU
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.5L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1996. Recorded mileage 173,022 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N428 BNU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 173,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N428 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (N428 BNU) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
N428 BNU Mileage History
- 14/01/2023164,583 mi
- 05/01/2024166,912 mi+2,329 mi
- 12/02/2025169,839 mi+2,927 mi
- 12/02/2026173,022 mi+3,183 mi
Average of roughly 2,739 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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