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AJ04 BGU

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,220 mi
Last recorded192,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 192,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle slight corrosion undernieth

Fail 27 Jul 2018 192,141 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Gas Conversion wiring rubbing on steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers Fitted

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column Slight Movement Up & Down on Top Mount

Pass 7 Apr 2017 187,459 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 187,458 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle undriveable for decelerometer test (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet struts loose

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 187,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 181,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 181,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 171,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 171,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 160,018 miles

Slight play on steering column rake adjuster

Fail 10 Jan 2014 160,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play on steering column rake adjuster

Pass 7 Nov 2012 145,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 145,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 131,399 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,512 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 48,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ04 BGU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ04 BGU, 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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AJ04 BGU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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