2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · GY04 HLR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its latest MOT in April 2025 with 181,024 miles and no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a period of significant concern in early 2024. While the most recent test suggests a clean bill of health, the March 2024 failure indicates that the previous owner eventually addressed a comprehensive list of suspension and braking issues to regain legal compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 4,680 miles, which is a slight dip, followed by 6,767 miles recorded between the March 2024 and April 2025 tests. This suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components on a heavy-duty drivetrain like this Land Cruiser. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural members, as the record consistently flagged corrosion from 2023 and 2024. Although the tester noted that structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, the presence of corrosion near mounting points and on brake pipes indicates an ongoing battle with surface rust. The buyer should also inspect the front suspension arm bushes and coil springs, as these were identified as multiple points of failure in 2024 and are prone to recurring wear on vehicles of this age and weight.