CarVerify

Free Car Check

SC53 FSY

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,158 mi
Last recorded177,158 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FSY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 177,158 miles

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

Nearside body mounting corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost ()

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lamps and reflectors damaged

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 177,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside body mounting corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost ()

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lamps and reflectors damaged

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,667 miles

rear bumper damaged

rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,667 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,063 miles

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

n/s/r light is broken

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres are worn on edges

rear seats not fitted

spare tyre is flat

Fail 21 Sep 2015 158,063 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres are worn on edges

rear seats not fitted

spare tyre is flat

Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,539 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2014 144,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 132,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 132,867 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 119,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2012 119,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspect anti-squeal pad worn/moved on nearside front outer brake pad.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,270 miles

Suspect anti-squeal pad worn/moved on nearside front outer brake pad.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,881 miles

oil leak // steering / susp slight

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,689 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SC53 FSY is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC53 FSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC53 FSY?

You can check the full history of SC53 FSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SC53 FSY registered?

SC53 FSY is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is SC53 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FSY shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC53 FSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SC53 FSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.