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GL55 ZCV

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

233,043 mi
Last recorded233,043 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ZCV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 233,043 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front(slightly leaking) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 233,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front(slightly leaking) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 226,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 226,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 211,906 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 201,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 201,008 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 193,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 188,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 174,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 159,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 149,438 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,063 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 12 Sep 2011 68,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,022 miles

slight play in both rear a/r/b drop link bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 39,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,321 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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GL55 ZCV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL55 ZCV, 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 GL55 ZCV registered?

GL55 ZCV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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