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PL04 VCD

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,057 mi
Last recorded160,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VCD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 160,057 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,074 miles

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

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

Rear shockers corroded

all underside undersealed

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion to rear chassis sections and body cross members

Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,532 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all suspension components at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis sections and body cross members

Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,780 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/sf and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank guard,both rear shock absorber covers and both rear coil springs

Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2019 113,215 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both pipes to rear shockabsorbers corroded,suspension fluid close to minimum level (5.3.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank guard and support straps

travel at handbrake not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,924 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,448 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,448 miles

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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PL04 VCD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PL04 VCD, 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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PL04 VCD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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