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GY05 KFC

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KFC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,489 miles

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero & adjusted both lamps, no further fault found ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working PRS, started working during, & still working at the end of the test, suspect deteriorated light source or connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero & adjusted both lamps, no further fault found ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

bonnet support struts ineffective

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,321 miles

Air-conditioning pipe leaking pipe toward the back

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet support struts ineffective at both sides

coolant level below minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,819 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet support struts ineffective at both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,860 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet support struts ineffective at both sides

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,832 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside, cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet support struts ineffective

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,588 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

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

bonnet support struts ineffective

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,204 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

bonnet gas struts can not support bonnet in upwards position/not working

offside rear bumper slight damage

wipers start to smear

Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,262 miles

Bonnet struts not strong enough

Both front tyres are worn on the edges and also cracked

Both wipers are starting to smear

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread AND PARTIALLY INSECURE (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre, repairable if punctured.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre under inflated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,828 miles

roth rear tyres tread feathred

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,207 miles

front tyres worn on the shoulders <both sides>

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,296 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 7,207 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 1 Mar 2010 7,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,143 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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GY05 KFC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY05 KFC, 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 GY05 KFC registered?

GY05 KFC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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