Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto (2004)
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Landcruiser LC4 has a first-time pass rate of just 33.2% — well below the 80% UK average — which signals serious reliability concerns for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue; the problem is routine mechanical failures that rack up repair bills.
With a median mileage of 167,425 miles and an average of 0.89 failures per vehicle, these Landcruisers are heavily used workhorses that have accumulated significant wear. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and budget for suspension, engine seals, and cooling system work — the low pass rate tells you these aren't minor niggles.
What to check before buying a 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto vehicles fall between 133,999 and 202,299 miles.
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Lc4 D 4d Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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