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GA53 DVS

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,988 mi
Last recorded172,988 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 DVS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 172,988 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 172,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 170,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,193 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 155,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,900 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear panhard rod mounting to axle corroded

transfer box output seal leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear panhard rod mounting to axle corroded

transfer box output seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,340 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 113,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,617 miles

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,222 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,647 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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GA53 DVS is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GA53 DVS, 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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What year was GA53 DVS registered?

GA53 DVS is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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