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MC53 HVJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

247,472 mi
Last recorded247,472 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 247,472 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 247,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system has major leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release rear hand brake not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 242,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 238,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 233,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 224,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 215,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 211,195 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 211,195 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 204,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 204,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 195,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers wiper blade starting to seperate at ends

only 5 of the seats fitted rear seat not present

Fail 11 Feb 2015 195,072 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers wiper blade starting to seperate at ends

only 5 of the seats fitted rear seat not present

Pass 14 Feb 2014 177,462 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 177,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 161,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 145,020 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 145,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 117,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,700 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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MC53 HVJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MC53 HVJ, 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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MC53 HVJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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