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X492 XLJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

308,241 mi
Last recorded308,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 308,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 307,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 305,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 305,547 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 305,547 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 305,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 304,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 303,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 301,889 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 301,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2017 300,829 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind, not detected on RBT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 300,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 295,977 miles

TYRES;;n/s rear worn too limit, both front show some cracking

Temp fuel cap installed, sealing type

Very slight exhaust leak at tail pipe joint

Pass 7 Dec 2013 294,463 miles

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

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

vehicle has tow bar and ball hitch fitted but has no electrical socket

Pass 14 Jul 2012 236,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 258,769 miles

brake fluid level low

brake judder

o/s/r tyre on limits

Fail 20 Jun 2011 258,769 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

brake judder

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 8 Jul 2010 232,756 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 232,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 198,937 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 29 May 2009 197,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 26 Feb 2009 189,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 145,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 107,844 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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X492 XLJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X492 XLJ, 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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X492 XLJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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