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AV55 XUG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XUG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 147,402 miles

both headlamp images weak

general chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2025 145,137 miles

Both headlamp beam images weak but present

General body and chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount gusset corroded but not affecting strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing

Fail 19 Jul 2025 145,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Vehicle is dipped low on n/s due to suspension fault, no beam image visable (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting point within 30cm inner bosy sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected No air in at all (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General body and chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis gusset on body mount corroded out, strength not significantly weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion within 30cm of body, hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Beam image weak but present

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded across inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion within 30cm of body, hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats missing

Pass 27 Jul 2024 139,808 miles

both inner sill slightly corroded not holed at this time

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most

Fail 7 Jul 2023 129,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Into flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake tight when turned by hand

Offside Rear Brake tight when turned by hand

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Hole in inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,532 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake has a small bind on this wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arms corroding sligjtly

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,298 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,948 miles

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,163 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,228 miles

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,905 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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AV55 XUG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 XUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 XUG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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