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GU05 VEL

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

347,182 mi
Last recorded347,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 347,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 322,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 311,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 311,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 280,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 253,652 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 229,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel main feeds/filler neck. ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general vehicle underbody light surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 206,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 206,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 187,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 181,821 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 181,821 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 175,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 171,970 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 171,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 158,037 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 143,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 134,338 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,926 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,926 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,861 miles

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

offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,036 miles

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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GU05 VEL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU05 VEL, 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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GU05 VEL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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