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LG54 VFE

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,418 mi
Last recorded178,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VFE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 178,418 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to body

Fail 6 Aug 2026 178,417 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion to body

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 170,792 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 170,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (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))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 163,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,283 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,973 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full chassis corroded more at read of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (seat folded)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked (seat folded)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,188 miles

Headlights are opaque and only just meet pass criterea.

Rear underside of vehicle suspension,fuel filler & axle is heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 141,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 139,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged due to corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,877 miles

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear seat missing at time of test

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

centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not extend or retract (5.2.5b)

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

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear seat missing at time of test

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

centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 118,412 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,412 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rearmost seat removed at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rearmost seat removed

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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LG54 VFE is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG54 VFE, 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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LG54 VFE is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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