2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · CX54 VMD

The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 September 2022 at 142,471 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. That single snapshot shows the vehicle met minimum standards at that mileage, yet the near four-year gap since the test date leaves the current roadworthiness status entirely unknown. A trend cannot be established from one entry alone. The recorded mileage of 142,471 miles across 22 years averages roughly 6,500 miles annually, a figure consistent with light private use rather than heavy commercial duty. Only one mileage reading exists in the supplied history, so periods of storage or accelerated wear cannot be verified from this data. A pre-purchase inspection must prioritise structural corrosion on the chassis box sections, rear crossmembers, and brake pipe runs, areas where Land Cruisers of this vintage frequently deteriorate. Suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs require close scrutiny for perishing or fracture after two decades. The braking system needs thorough checking for seized calipers, corroded discs, and fluid degradation, especially given the extended period without a formal test. Cooling system integrity, driveline seal leaks, and tyre age codes complete the critical inspection list.