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GY05 VJM

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,024 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

One fuel tank strap broken

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

One fuel tank strap broken, still secure

Pass 24 Apr 2024 131,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 125,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,419 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 May 2021 112,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,878 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pigtail brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily under sealed

small hole in centre section box of exhaust. does not affect emissions test

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,110 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,606 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,854 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,854 miles

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

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 VJM is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

GY05 VJM is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 VJM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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