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GV55 LWG

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LWG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 111,685 miles

advise headlamp lenses faded

advise rear brake pads look worn

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,242 miles

rear/rear seats removed

Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

rear/rear seats removed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,888 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 88,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Pass 26 May 2021 86,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 83,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 May 2020 83,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 80,537 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 80,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,447 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 59,195 miles

1 litre 5w/40 added

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both rear outer brake pads look low

handbrake has high travel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,195 miles

1 litre 5w/40 added

both rear outer brake pads look low

handbrake has high travel

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,425 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,099 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,251 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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GV55 LWG is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 LWG, 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 GV55 LWG registered?

GV55 LWG is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GV55 LWG safe to buy?

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