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AO54 YHL

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

223,173 mi
Last recorded223,173 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 223,173 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 223,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 223,164 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to edges and is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel tank damp

tow bar electrical plug insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2025 213,106 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 213,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 201,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 201,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 189,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 178,115 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 178,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 140,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 140,030 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on the edge

Both rear tyre worn on the edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 125,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

h/brake reserve poor

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,805 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,943 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play in o/s/front inner rear mounting bush

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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AO54 YHL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO54 YHL, 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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AO54 YHL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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