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GY53 HCD

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,764 mi
Last recorded147,764 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 HCD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 147,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 143,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 136,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 134,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 134,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,236 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,415 miles

front pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,530 miles

slight play in lower swivels

Fail 8 Jun 2015 117,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in lower swivels

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,664 miles

Oil leak

drive belt worn

Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

drive belt worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,376 miles

Windscreen scratched but not causing view problems

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside battery insecure.

Windscreen scratched but not causing view problems

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,901 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,284 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GY53 HCD 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 GY53 HCD, 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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GY53 HCD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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