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AK04 GAR

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 GAR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,178 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Mar 2026 89,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp covered in lens repair tape

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,943 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,518 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 14,518 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 4,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,392 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,611 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 16,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,947 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,988 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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AK04 GAR is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK04 GAR, 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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AK04 GAR is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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