2004 Toyota Landcruiser Estate 3.0L Diesel · SM04 YLF

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 2024-03-05 at 152,042 miles, with multiple critical and structural defects including corroded brake hoses, worn suspension components, and chassis corrosion that significantly reduces structural integrity. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening — the 2023-01-27 pass was the last clean result, and since then, the car has accumulated a cascade of failures, particularly in braking systems, suspension joints, and chassis corrosion, indicating a pattern of deferred or neglected repairs rather than incremental wear. The 2024 failure was not a minor or isolated issue; it was a systemic breakdown across multiple safety-critical systems. Mileage progression shows a steady, consistent annual average of roughly 6,911 miles over 22 years, which is within normal parameters for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no sudden spikes or gaps in the record — the 2021-02-22 pass at 128,860 miles was clean, followed by a 6,900-mile jump to 135,825 miles by early 2022, then another 6,841 miles to 142,666 by early 2023, and finally 9,376 miles to 152,042 by March 2024. This steady climb suggests regular use, not long-term storage, but also implies that wear and corrosion have been allowed to accumulate without intervention, particularly in areas that should be inspected and replaced on a routine basis. A buyer must inspect the front and rear suspension components in detail — the anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and suspension mounting points all showed progressive corrosion and structural weakening, with holes in the chassis at multiple locations. Brake systems require full replacement of hoses, pads, and discs, especially the front assemblies which were flagged for corrosion and wear in 2022 and again in 2024. The exhaust system should be checked for leaks and structural integrity, as a major leak was recorded in 2022 and may have been ignored. The chassis corrosion, particularly around the rear mounting points and near the ABS pump, poses a serious risk to structural safety and should be assessed by a qualified mechanic before any road use. The vehicle’s condition reflects a history of deferred maintenance rather than mechanical failure due to age alone. While it has been driven regularly, the lack of timely repairs to corrosion, suspension, and braking systems has led to a dangerous accumulation of defects. A buyer should not proceed without a full mechanical survey, especially for structural integrity and brake system functionality, as the 2024 MOT failure indicates a vehicle that is no longer safe to operate without significant remedial work.