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MC02 CAL

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

242,608 mi
Last recorded242,608 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 CAL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 242,608 miles

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

chassis corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

rear chassis holed and corroded in unprescribed area

surface corrosion around underbody areas and to body

Fail 8 Dec 2025 242,608 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

rear chassis holed and corroded in unprescribed area

surface corrosion around underbody areas and to body

Pass 6 Dec 2024 240,910 miles

Tow bar removed. Rear chassis corroded in unprescribed area.

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 4 Dec 2024 240,910 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 7 Dec 2023 239,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches and chassis

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2022 237,651 miles

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2021 233,900 miles

corrosion to underbody

Fail 7 Dec 2021 233,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Oct 2020 231,388 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Oct 2019 229,655 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2018 224,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 209,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 194,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 179,407 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas and chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2014 163,691 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2013 145,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 145,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 130,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,049 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,850 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inside edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,035 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MC02 CAL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MC02 CAL, 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 MC02 CAL registered?

MC02 CAL is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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