2004 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · R9 HWP

The Toyota Hilux presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 8 November 2025 at 303,353 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The vehicle cleared its latest test with no defects logged, though the preceding attempt on 24 October 2025 at 303,296 miles produced a failure with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated when the 10 August 2023 test at 281,807 miles failed before a pass on 23 August 2023 at 281,860 miles. Such fail-with-no-defect outcomes typically indicate administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault, and the owner corrected them within days on both occasions. At roughly 22 years old the Hilux shows 303,353 recorded miles, equating to about 13,789 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained commercial or working use. The odometer advanced from 281,807 miles in August 2023 to 292,177 miles by August 2024, then to 303,353 by November 2025, a steady accumulation of around 10,000 to 11,000 miles annually with no standing periods implied. The DVSA history is sparse, with only five entries across two years and no advisories or defects ever noted, so the data gives limited insight into component condition despite the mileage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion given the high mileage and 2004 build year, as the MOT record omits any advisory on underbody rust. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will have absorbed heavy load cycles and warrant measurement for wear or deformation. Drivetrain components including the gearbox and differential should be checked for oil leaks or excessive play, since the test logs never captured such faults but the usage profile makes them plausible.