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GV55 LVN

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,545 mi
Last recorded171,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LVN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 171,545 miles

Front undertray covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jan 2025 171,545 miles

Front undertray covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 165,855 miles

front undertray has minor corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 156,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 134,968 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 130,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 127,042 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 120,539 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,513 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,054 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,499 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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GV55 LVN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV55 LVN, 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 GV55 LVN registered?

GV55 LVN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GV55 LVN safe to buy?

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