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GV55 LXA

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,613 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also heavily painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2023 117,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both / d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven 265-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded incl springs and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/s front and rear sill corroded excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/s front and rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265-65-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component slightly loose Side step loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven 265-65-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded incl springs and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,407 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all unable to inspect fully due to covered in mud (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

OSF and OSR tyres SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGY

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer slip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

OSF and OSR tyres SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGY

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,873 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 50,999 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,895 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 LXA is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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