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FV54 BWA

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,663 mi
Last recorded107,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BWA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 107,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mount between arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 105,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 101,253 miles

Front radiator and towing eye support corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring and panard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator and towing eye support corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,743 miles

underside of vehicle and chassis etc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery trays and underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightley binding

Fail 21 Nov 2017 87,776 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion battery trays and underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightley binding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 83,987 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake hose ferauls coated with a substance

Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,909 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake hose ferauls coated with a substance

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,700 miles

unable to check rear rear seat belts fully

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,738 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 66,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,707 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,505 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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FV54 BWA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver 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 FV54 BWA, 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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FV54 BWA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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