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DX55 VLN

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,988 mi
Last recorded170,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VLN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 170,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 170,832 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))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear boot seats had to be put in the upright position prior to test

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,960 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components and mountings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 157,484 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,793 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle body mounting corroded and holed where bolts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2022 150,791 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row centre belt (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking filler neck corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle body mounting corroded and holed where bolts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,853 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,449 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rusty underneath

Fail 3 Oct 2019 137,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

rusty underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose and to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,454 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 118,283 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,681 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 99,768 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,117 miles

nearside rear seat removed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,085 miles

both front and rear tyres scrubbing on outer and inner edges

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

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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DX55 VLN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 VLN, 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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What year was DX55 VLN registered?

DX55 VLN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DX55 VLN safe to buy?

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