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AX05 LYO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LYO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust has slight blow

Pass 28 May 2025 118,683 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 118,683 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 111,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,526 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

handbrake travel high but within requierments

Pass 16 Jul 2022 106,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis, axles and all underside suspension component mounts

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ar mount weld point (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 106,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis, axles and all underside suspension component mounts

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ar mount weld point (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,895 miles

Very rusty underside

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,117 miles

very rusty under side

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,015 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres wearing heavily on edges / treads low and tyres heavily perished and cracking

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre heavily perished / cracking

brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

engine undershield excessively corroded

underside components heavily corroded generally

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 93,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 93,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 89,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,858 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,371 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,553 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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AX05 LYO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AX05 LYO, 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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AX05 LYO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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