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GV05 VEX

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,111 miles

advise unable to fully examine all brake pipes due to vehicle underbody wax/oil protection

Fail 26 Jul 2019 114,110 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way o/s/f brake caliper partly seized with vehicle pulling to the left when braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise unable to fully examine all brake pipes due to vehicle underbody wax/oil protection

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,428 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,719 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,022 miles

All underside brake pipes covered in sealant

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,022 miles

All underside brake pipes covered in sealant

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 86,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,816 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside aand nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,508 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 50,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

center heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,420 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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GV05 VEX is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV05 VEX, 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 GV05 VEX registered?

GV05 VEX is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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