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DV05 USO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,506 mi
Last recorded146,506 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 USO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 146,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 141,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 136,991 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 136,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 131,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front towing eye member badly corroded

rear body mounts starting to corrode

very rusty underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,770 miles

front back plates corroded

rear shocks dust sleeves corroded

slight corrosion around o/s rear body mount

under side rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2021 129,767 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

front back plates corroded

rear shocks dust sleeves corroded

slight corrosion around o/s rear body mount

under side rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,980 miles

surface corrosion of underneath

Fail 16 Jun 2020 125,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened ride hight adjuster corroded off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion of underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,324 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

under body waxoiled but flakey corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2019 118,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

under body waxoiled but flakey corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rusty under neath

Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rusty under neath

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front suspension components rusting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,387 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Several small stone chips on windscreen zones A and B

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,942 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,733 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Both front tyres bald on edges,recommend replace asap.

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake dragging slightly.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,019 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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DV05 USO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red 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 DV05 USO, 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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DV05 USO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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