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SO53 TCU

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

125,469 mi
Last recorded125,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 TCU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,469 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 121,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,202 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,245 miles

front anti rollbar link boots slightly deteriorated

headlight aims set at lower limits

minor screen chips

power steering pipes ends slightly corroded

rear suspension arms heavily corroded some bushes slightly deteriorated

underside corrosion evident / has been painted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,564 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats folded away

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis and floors covered with heavy under seal/paint

corrosion to chassis/cross members+both front floors(holes)+both inner and outer sills+both front inner wings+front and rear suspension components

front nudge bar poorly mounted

fuel tank straps corroded and one broken

tail gate trim slightly insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,764 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hole of under side of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,540 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 108,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,650 miles

Exhaust middle slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 94,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,239 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body & chassi corroded in places

under body & chassi painted in places

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,239 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body & chassi corroded in places

under body & chassi painted in places

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,758 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,756 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion on all steel brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on all steel brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,772 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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SO53 TCU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 SO53 TCU, 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 SO53 TCU registered?

SO53 TCU is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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