2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.7L Petrol · CU04 ACJ

A 22-year-old Land Cruiser Amazon with 161,727 miles presents a roadworthiness record shaped by a clear and consistent theme of corrosion advisories, recurring suspension component wear, and two recent failures, both of which were driven by a non-functioning nearside front position lamp — a defect that recurred across the 2025 and 2026 test cycles and suggests either an unresolved electrical issue or repeated bulb neglect. The vehicle passed its most recent examination on 2026-04-14, but only after failing the prior attempt five days earlier on 2026-04-09 with two Major defects: the same lamp failure plus a nearside front wheel bearing with excessive play. Across the recorded tests, advisories have steadily accumulated rather than cleared, with chassis corrosion around body mountings (noted at both rear nearside and offside) and cross-member corrosion behind the rear spring appearing in both 2025 and 2026, while brake disc wear, anti-roll bar corrosion, and shock absorber oil misting point to a vehicle in progressive mechanical decline rather than one showing stable or improving condition. The mileage accumulation is roughly average for the vehicle's age at approximately 7,351 miles per year, with annual test entries showing a consistent yearly pattern rather than long storage gaps or sudden spikes. This level of use is sufficient to keep mechanical components cycling and prevent the typical issues associated with low-mileage or laid-up vehicles, but at this total mileage and age, wear-related advisories on suspension bushes, ball joint dust covers, shock absorbers, and brake discs are entirely characteristic. The steady appearance of new advisories each year, without prior items being resolved in subsequent records, indicates that consumable components are being flagged repeatedly as they reach the end of their service life at this mileage threshold. A prospective buyer should focus the inspection on the specific areas the MOT history has repeatedly highlighted. The 2024 test recorded four severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers across the front anti-roll bar and lower and upper suspension arms, and although these were Minors rather than Majors, dust cover failure permits contamination and accelerated wear of the joint itself; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly on full lock or during sharp direction changes, and feel for any vagueness or slack in the steering response. The 2025 test flagged a shock absorber with light oil misting on the nearside front and worn bushes on both rear shock absorbers, so the vehicle should be checked for uneven ride height, excessive pitch over bumps, or any hint of a knocking noise from the rear under load, particularly when loaded or driven over speed humps. Corrosion is the dominant long-term concern in this record. The fuel pipe corrosion advisory from 2025, combined with body mounting and cross-member corrosion advisories from both 2025 and 2026, means a thorough underbody inspection is essential, ideally with the vehicle raised on a ramp, paying close attention to the rear spring area, both rear body mounting points, and any visible fuel lines for surface rust or active weeping. The recent wheel bearing play failure on the nearside front warrants confirmation that the repair has been completed properly and that no residual noise or wander remains under braking or cornering. Finally, the recurring nearside front position lamp failure should be verified by checking all exterior lighting before purchase, and the rear brake disc condition, flagged as pitted or scored in both 2025 and 2026, should be evaluated for judder under braking and any pulsing through the brake pedal.