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GX53 BVZ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

166,108 mi
Last recorded166,108 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 BVZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 166,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 158,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 158,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,435 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and center ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 150,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 150,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Damaged from pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,819 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 142,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,598 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,553 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,553 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,060 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner light lens damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,359 miles

front pads on 3.0 mm

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,257 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 82,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GX53 BVZ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX53 BVZ, 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 GX53 BVZ registered?

GX53 BVZ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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