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GP55 LJJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

226,008 mi
Last recorded226,008 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LJJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 226,008 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 226,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 215,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 205,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 198,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 198,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 180,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 158,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 158,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,096 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 36,096 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 29,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing and getting low on inner edge

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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GP55 LJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc 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 GP55 LJJ, 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 GP55 LJJ registered?

GP55 LJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is GP55 LJJ safe to buy?

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