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EG04 VAU

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,197 mi
Last recorded174,197 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 174,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 155,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 130,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft leaking grease

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing fluid cap (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft leaking grease

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,251 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

engine covers / undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,013 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake pads (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

engine covers / undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,199 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

rear seats folded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded,unable to check seat belts

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded,unable to check seat belts

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,889 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,551 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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EG04 VAU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG04 VAU, 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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EG04 VAU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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