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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · BK54 LZU

BK54 LZU

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 164,577 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2982cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently presents as a roadworthy asset, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 13 November 2025 at 164,577 miles. The maintenance trend appears improving, as the vehicle has transitioned from a period of failures to two consecutive clean passes with no defects recorded. This suggests that the previous owner has proactively addressed the issues identified during earlier tests, bringing the vehicle into a stable state regarding its testing standards. At a recorded mileage of 164,577 miles over 22 years, the Land Cruiser averages approximately 7,500 miles per annum. This figure is consistent with typical usage for a heavy vehicle of this age, suggesting it has not been subjected to extreme commercial workloads. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between June 2024 and May 2025, and another 2,600 miles covered in the following months. The failure in May 2025 indicates a specific mechanical fault that was rectified immediately to pass later that same day. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are common areas of concern for older Land Cruisers. While the recent records are clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look at the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the mounting points and exhaust system. Given the previous failures in 2024 and 2025, verify the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines to ensure that the repairs which secured those tests are not showing signs of premature wear or poor workmanship.
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BK54 LZU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 164,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BK54 LZU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (BK54 LZU) between June 2024 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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BK54 LZU Mileage History

  1. 24/06/2024151,956 mi
  2. 24/06/2024151,956 mi
  3. 27/05/2025161,946 mi+9,990 mi
  4. 27/05/2025161,946 mi
  5. 13/11/2025164,577 mi+2,631 mi

Average of roughly 9,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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