CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT54 EKA

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EKA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,293 miles

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

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

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

rear set of seats removed

Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,456 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats missing

Rear fuel tank guard and straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 122,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose securing bracket loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats missing

Rear fuel tank guard and straps corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,247 miles

chassis in very poor condition (no holes found

chip to screen in zone A (less than 10mm

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2nd body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2nd body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip to screen in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,685 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 77,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,385 miles

underside inc brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,384 miles

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

Hand brake travel high

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

underside inc brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,416 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,612 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cuts

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,519 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 38,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 17,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT54 EKA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT54 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT54 EKA?

You can check the full history of BT54 EKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT54 EKA registered?

BT54 EKA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is BT54 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 EKA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT54 EKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT54 EKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.