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RF54 ECJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,251 mi
Last recorded193,251 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 ECJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 193,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near anti roll bar mount . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in wheel arch . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 187,459 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 187,445 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear both pie along side the fuel tank . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch to brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe in wheel arch . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes to rear hoses . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 176,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 176,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from the caliper to the hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight up and down motion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from the caliper to the hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 137,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,983 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working LAMP NOT WORKING (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working BULB INTERMITANT OPERATION (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,093 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,438 miles

near side wiper blade split

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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RF54 ECJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black 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 RF54 ECJ, 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 RF54 ECJ registered?

RF54 ECJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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