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A1 CAY

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,188 mi
Last recorded158,188 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CAY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 158,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 152,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 142,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,333 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 136,333 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 128,479 miles

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper arms loose

corrosion through out

nsr rubber valve fitted

osr light unit damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2020 128,479 miles

Offside Body component insecure cill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached wheel arch cover trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper arms loose

corrosion through out

ns cill trim loose

nsr rubber valve fitted

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 125,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,270 miles

front windscreen wiper linkage insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2018 114,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front windscreen wiper linkage insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 107,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,986 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,247 miles

Both wipers getting poor.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded.

N/S/R coil spring rusty.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully test wheel bearings due to drag through 4WD.

Various light body damage.

Various patches of surface corrosion to vehicle chassis.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,636 miles

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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A1 CAY is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 100,622 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 A1 CAY, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A1 CAY is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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