2004 Toyota Land Cruiser: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2004 Toyota Land Cruisers, from 939 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2004 Toyota Land Cruisers than on all cars registered in 2004.
- Chassis rust or damage4.4× usualToyota Land Cruiser17.7% All 2004 cars4%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.2% of all 2004 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Tyre condition: 4.6% here, against 15% of all 2004 cars. Brake discs: 6.4% here, against 13.2% of all 2004 cars.
By area
The share of 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension46% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics35% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes35% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Rust and bodywork23% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres14% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 693 | Tyres 11% |
| 2019 | 589 | Brakes 18% |
| 2018 | 598 | Tyres 15% |
| 2016 | 590 | Brakes 17% |
| 2015 | 715 | Brakes 21% |
| 2014 | 664 | Brakes 24% |
| 2007 | 637 | Suspension 45% |
| 2006 | 693 | Suspension 44% |
| 2005 | 1,006 | Suspension 45% |
| 2003 | 713 | Suspension 46% |
| 2002 | 526 | Suspension 45% |
| 2001 | 519 | Suspension 47% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2004 Toyota Land Cruisers registered in 2004. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score