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GX04 VJV

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,733 mi
Last recorded255,733 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VJV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 255,733 miles

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

Offside front inner cv boot slightly split

Fail 7 Apr 2026 255,733 miles

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

Offside front inner cv boot slightly split

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 241,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2025 241,688 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2024 233,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 224,966 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 224,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 214,001 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2022 214,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 204,992 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 204,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 192,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 178,250 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 178,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 162,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 162,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 145,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,790 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,185 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 86,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,525 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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GX04 VJV is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX04 VJV, 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 GX04 VJV registered?

GX04 VJV is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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