1996 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · P236 DFR
1996 Toyota Landcruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 193,957 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P236 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 193,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P236 DFR 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 Landcruiser (P236 DFR) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
P236 DFR Mileage History
- 10/11/2022184,627 mi
- 10/11/2023188,008 mi+3,381 mi
- 11/12/2023188,013 mi+5 mi
- 14/01/2025190,248 mi+2,235 mi
- 13/01/2026193,957 mi+3,709 mi
Average of roughly 2,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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