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RA53 GRA

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,047 mi
Last recorded191,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GRA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 191,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 173,893 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 157,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split extensively . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split extensively . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,858 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,766 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,849 miles

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

brake pedel long travel

Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pedel long travel

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,201 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,694 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,305 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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RA53 GRA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc 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 RA53 GRA, 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 RA53 GRA registered?

RA53 GRA is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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