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KS53 VLJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places,exhaust system deteriorated in places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places,exhaust system deteriorated in placesa (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings/wheelboxes,underside inc:inner outer sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing in places inc rear chassis/front sus mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 8 Dec 2025 111,084 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places,exhaust system deteriorated in places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places,exhaust system deteriorated in placesa (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings/wheelboxes,underside inc:inner outer sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing in places inc rear chassis/front sus mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces etc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +showing deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside showing corrosion/corroded inc :both front inner wings/wheelboxes,sills,floor etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded in places inc front suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front brake lagging slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +showing deterioration in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside inc:both sills,both front inner wings/wheel boxes,floor etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 107,723 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +showing deterioration in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside inc:both sills,both front inner wings/wheel boxes,floor etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,547 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills,front wheelbox/inner wings,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 106,547 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))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills,front wheelbox/inner wings,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,087 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust showing some deterioration

sills,front wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure strut failed (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup on strut showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust showing some deterioration

sills,front wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust showing slight deterioration

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

alternator belt slight slip

both wipers slightly split

exhaust showing slight deterioration

o/s brakes lagging slightly

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,475 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 93,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,791 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,230 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,918 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,917 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front wheels binding slightly.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,999 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,148 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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KS53 VLJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS53 VLJ, 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 KS53 VLJ registered?

KS53 VLJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is KS53 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 VLJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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