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SO53 YLT

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

185,834 mi
Last recorded185,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 YLT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 185,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 163,007 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,195 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 159,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,273 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 157,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 157,198 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole vehicle body holed, front to rear (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole vehicle chassis holed, front to rear (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 156,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 156,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,146 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 147,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member ( Vallance ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 141,525 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 141,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,674 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise vehicle underside is very heavily coated throughout

Fail 7 Feb 2017 128,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes from from to flexible hoses at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexible hose at rear to nearside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexible hose at rear to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise vehicle underside is very heavily coated throughout

Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,560 miles

advise front lower guard plate heavily corroded

advise trim mounting brackets at rear of vehicle corroded

advise vehicle underside has some corrosion present throughout

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,075 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outside of tread

offside front tyre worn on outside of tread

Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside of tread

offside front tyre worn on outside of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,385 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Spare tyre flat

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 YLT is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SO53 YLT, 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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SO53 YLT is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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