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Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,982 cc

L40 TJLMOT history

L40 TJL is a silver diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 225,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
225,911 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TJL was last recorded at 225,911 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 12,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2010: 61,007 miles, lower than 93,415 miles on 12 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,393 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
12,518 miles
Average per year
9,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,911 miles
  • 2024 – 213,393 miles
  • 2023 – 204,506 miles
  • 2022 – 197,507 miles
  • 2020 – 190,716 miles
  • 2019 – 176,896 miles
  • 2018 – 164,259 miles
  • 2017 – 143,616 miles
  • 2016 – 121,812 miles
  • 2015 – 119,211 miles
  • 2014 – 111,903 miles
  • 2013 – 102,972 miles
  • 2012 – 91,723 miles
  • 2011 – 79,684 miles
  • 2010 – 61,007 miles
  • 2009 – 93,415 miles
  • 2008 – 79,662 miles
  • 2007 – 59,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,911 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns are visible but not very clear

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,911 miles (+12,518)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    225,911 miles
    Test number
    464051642527
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns are visible but not very clear
  2. Pass213,393 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    213,393 miles
    Test number
    904090124843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,355 miles (+8,849)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,355 miles
    Test number
    706330675803
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass204,506 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    204,506 miles
    Test number
    324087601928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail204,466 miles (+6,959)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,466 miles
    Test number
    774311755280
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass197,507 miles (+6,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    197,507 miles
    Test number
    239712294322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material there has been welding repairs at the front & rear of the vehicle & the underseal has covered most of the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass190,716 miles (+13,820)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,716 miles
    Test number
    162558744127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,896 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    176,896 miles
    Test number
    332886076711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,259 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    164,259 miles
    Test number
    422584953936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail164,253 miles (+20,637)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    725458206461
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass143,616 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,616 miles
    Test number
    867747866809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,464 miles (+21,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,464 miles
    Test number
    749828741640
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass121,812 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,812 miles
    Test number
    383812197729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,211 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,211 miles
    Test number
    359039865183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  15. Pass119,211 miles (+7,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,211 miles
    Test number
    945899365132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  16. Pass111,903 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    829797144117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,972 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    299882563121
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBONNET STRUTS DO NOT HOLDING UP THE BONNET
  18. Pass102,972 miles (+11,249)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    438462263176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBONNET STRUTS DO NOT HOLDING UP THE BONNET
  19. Pass91,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    738070262182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,723 miles (+12,039)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    919078952198
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteALIGNMENT
  21. Fail79,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    588305171154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass79,684 miles (+18,677)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    728025671163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,007 miles (-32,408)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    214922950178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,415 miles (+13,753)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    872942039198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,662 miles (+20,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    164554248175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass59,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    843035747171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 TJL

Does L40 TJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 TJL expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 TJL?
The MOT on L40 TJL expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 TJL done?
L40 TJL was recorded at 225,911 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 9,280 miles a year.
Has L40 TJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TJL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 TJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 TJL find?
L40 TJL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both headlight patterns are visible but not very clear.

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