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GP55 LJX

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

267,093 mi
Last recorded267,093 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LJX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 267,093 miles

Inner sills holded and corroded both sides

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear body mountings corroded both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 267,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner sills holded and corroded both sides

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear body mountings corroded both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 264,024 miles

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

fuel tank protection shield corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 264,024 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached safety retaining clip missing from tow hitch pin (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank protection shield corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 260,843 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 260,843 miles

Offside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 256,356 miles

Fuel tank shield corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 254,224 miles

under side rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2021 245,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

under side rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 232,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 219,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 219,943 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 205,703 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 205,703 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 189,239 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 169,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 152,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 152,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,566 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking grease

o/s/f inner c.v boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 64,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,121 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges, nearside front worst (bald)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,121 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing outer edges, nearside front worst (bald)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,605 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pads about half worn all round

o/s n/s inner drive shaft boots oily

Fail 25 Oct 2008 44,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pads about half worn all round

o/s n/s inner drive shaft boots oily

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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GP55 LJX is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GP55 LJX is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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