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GU05 VLM

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 132,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,833 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,744 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,404 miles

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

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

offside front wheel groved inside where anti pad breaking up

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,404 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick +breaking up (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake discs wearing

offside front wheel groved inside where anti pad breaking up

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,465 miles

front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,414 miles

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

wear in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in front anti roll bar drop liks.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,889 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2009 56,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,631 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 VLM is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLM, 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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What year was GU05 VLM registered?

GU05 VLM is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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