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AJ53 WXP

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

247,770 mi
Last recorded247,770 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WXP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 247,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 240,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 233,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 224,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 216,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 209,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 201,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 200,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both near side and offside anti dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside within 12 inches of anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 191,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 191,570 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre to rear (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 184,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2017 184,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 174,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 174,051 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 166,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 166,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 158,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 158,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 150,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 127,740 miles

Both front / rear brake pads wearing thin

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit. 3mm of tread left

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank housing slightly corroded

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2009 113,398 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 92,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,598 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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AJ53 WXP is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ53 WXP, 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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AJ53 WXP is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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