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YH04 GZJ

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,929 mi
Last recorded183,929 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser100,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 GZJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 183,929 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

general underbody corroded

rust hole in boot floor within 30cm of 6th seat mounting. seat not fitted at time of test as its removable from vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2025 176,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all suspension components are corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 176,836 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components are corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 169,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 167,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 167,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 161,211 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack slight oil leak

clutch pipe on gearbox corroded

offside sun visor drop down a bit

Fail 25 May 2022 161,211 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside steering rack slight oil leak

clutch pipe on gearbox corroded

offside sun visor drop down a bit

Pass 2 Jun 2021 154,952 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front towing eye area slightly corroded

Offside steering rack slight leak

Offside sun visor drops down

Fail 26 May 2021 154,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front towing eye area slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack slight leak

Offside sun visor drops down

Pass 15 May 2020 151,883 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 151,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70/ 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 143,333 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,776 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,442 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,994 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Mar 2014 104,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,184 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,184 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,204 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,809 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,760 miles

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

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

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

road wheels perdruding arches incorrect for vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,760 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

road wheels perdruding arches incorrect for vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,596 miles

road wheels protruding from arches

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,552 miles

offside & nearside front & rear road wheels are pretruding beyond wheel arches vehicle owner must fit either smaller wheels or wheel arch extensions

Fail 28 Mar 2007 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside & nearside front & rear road wheels are pretruding beyond wheel arches vehicle owner must fit either smaller wheels or wheel arch extensions

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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YH04 GZJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YH04 GZJ, 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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YH04 GZJ is a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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