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GU04 LNJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 LNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,896 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,610 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,324 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,563 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively heavily cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 143,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively heavily cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,627 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 142,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,004 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,004 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,001 miles

some frosting to both front headlamp lens

Fail 21 Aug 2019 141,001 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by tie bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail rear of tie bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

some frosting to both front headlamp lens

Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,797 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,892 miles

engine light on

traction control light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

traction control light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,095 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,289 miles

Additional rear seats folded - Seatbelts not tested

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,837 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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GU04 LNJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,955cc petrol 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 GU04 LNJ, 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 GU04 LNJ registered?

GU04 LNJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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