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YC53 VOD

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,984 mi
Last recorded164,984 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 164,984 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body rail and rear undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,324 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 152,030 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tow eye crossmember corroded

Rear crossmember getting corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2022 145,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember getting corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 139,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded but tank secure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,812 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

Vehicle body underneath corroded in places

Vehicle chassis corroded in places

Vehicle suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 7 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle body underneath corroded in places

Vehicle chassis corroded in places

Vehicle suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 22 Dec 2016 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,961 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2014 101,610 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2012 95,206 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,206 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf & nsf unions corroded, short pipe to flexi.

unable to check rear seat belts, seats folded.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf & nsf unions corroded, short pipe to flexi.

unable to check rear seat belts, seats folded.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,546 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 65,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,934 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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YC53 VOD 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 YC53 VOD, 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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YC53 VOD is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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