2004 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0L Diesel · KH04 UBW

The 2026‑03‑27 MOT passed the vehicle, yet the record shows a maintenance trend that has worsened rather than improved, with recurring corrosion and brake wear persisting across multiple tests. The latest test at 104,372 miles recorded inoperative registration plate lamps, a missing rear passenger seat, corroded front coil springs and sub‑frame, and worn but not seriously weakened brake discs, indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy only because the tester accepted non‑critical defects. Mileage has risen from 84,324 miles in 2015 to 104,372 miles in 2026, a gain of roughly 20,000 miles over eleven years, or about 1,800 miles per year, which is modest for a 22‑year‑old Land Cruiser and suggests periods of limited use interspersed with regular driving; there are no large gaps in the log, the most notable being the identical 96,307‑mile readings in the August 2020 tests. Recurring faults centre on structural and suspension corrosion – front and rear coil springs, sub‑frame, suspension components and anti‑roll bar linkages – combined with chronic brake‑pipe deterioration marked by chalk annotations, excessive wear on brake discs and pads, and frequent tyre cuts or perishing; these patterns imply that previous owners have allowed rust to develop unchecked and have not replaced worn braking components promptly. A buyer should therefore inspect the integrity of the front and rear coil springs, sub‑frame and suspension bushes for serious weakening, examine brake pipes and hoses for corrosion and secure fittings, verify the condition of brake discs, pads and the parking brake efficiency, assess tyre tread depth and any sidewall cuts, and confirm that the missing seat and lamp failures have been rectified before purchase.