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H122 VKU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

222,501 mi
Last recorded222,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 VKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 222,501 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

drivers door corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 222,478 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to dangerous condition of front brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers door corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion on inner wheel arches

Slight leak from front swivels

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 220,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 scored worn pads uneven wear advise to strip check brake pads for uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all req clean re pressure check wax oil ggrease now through out (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front uneven wear close to limits and old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened back plate rusty remove or replace (1.1.15 (b))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry going rusty req clean wax oil grease now through out general matal fatige through out

Pass 11 Jan 2021 219,402 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lower brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower minor surface corrosion , chassis , rear of inner sills

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from n/s front axle, also has a central gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 216,682 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 211,006 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 211,006 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 203,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2016 195,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OUTER END STRONG ADVISE CHANGE NOW CHECK ALL OTHERS WHEN STRIPED (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly JUST MET LIMITS AND AS TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE STRIP CHECK IN DRUMS (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 188,069 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW TEL ROSSI 851090/2

Pass 9 Sep 2014 181,587 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 181,560 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 173,508 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 173,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 165,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 165,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brakes out of balance 23% o/s front low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 160,600 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel balls leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2011 160,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel balls leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 150,247 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

slight oil leak from front swivel hubs

Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,412 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,082 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,404 miles

play in offside rear anti roll bar link but not excessive

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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H122 VKU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,160cc 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 H122 VKU, 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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H122 VKU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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