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GU04 XCL

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 XCL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 143,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 143,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 139,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 136,547 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 136,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,554 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,554 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,411 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system strted rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,906 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 XCL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GU04 XCL, 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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GU04 XCL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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