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GY04 VVN

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VVN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 162,716 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,387 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body+chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights dim

Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,091 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 146,086 miles

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body + chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,488 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering notchy

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 141,484 miles

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

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering notchy

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,598 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 138,597 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 115,367 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 115,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 109,089 miles

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,052 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,461 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,036 miles

both front tyres waring on egdes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rearmost seats folded at time of test, unable to check seat belts fully.

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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GY04 VVN is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY04 VVN, 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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GY04 VVN is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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