1996 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2L Diesel · P237 APC
1996 Toyota Landcruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 223,013 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P237 APC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 223,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P237 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Landcruiser (P237 APC) between December 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
P237 APC Mileage History
- 02/12/200591,778 mi
- 07/12/200591,778 mi
- 18/01/2007102,205 mi+10,427 mi
- 16/01/2008112,529 mi+10,324 mi
- 24/01/2008112,529 mi
- 16/01/2009124,017 mi+11,488 mi
- 23/01/2009124,017 mi
- 18/01/2010136,574 mi+12,557 mi
- 18/01/2010136,574 mi
- 18/01/2011147,251 mi+10,677 mi
- 23/01/2012158,623 mi+11,372 mi
- 02/02/2012158,868 mi+245 mi
- 30/01/2013163,925 mi+5,057 mi
- 06/02/2013163,961 mi+36 mi
- 19/02/2014167,070 mi+3,109 mi
- 26/02/2014167,082 mi+12 mi
- 21/12/2016177,166 mi+10,084 mi
- 21/11/2018190,525 mi+13,359 mi
- 21/11/2018190,525 mi
- 06/10/2020196,269 mi+5,744 mi
- 27/10/2021201,833 mi+5,564 mi
- 27/10/2021201,833 mi
- 14/09/2023209,684 mi+7,851 mi
- 14/09/2023209,684 mi
- 23/12/2024220,602 mi+10,918 mi
- 17/11/2025223,013 mi+2,411 mi
- 17/11/2025223,013 mi
Average of roughly 6,575 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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