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HY05 VAM

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VAM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both o/s n/s fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 157,776 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 157,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,845 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bar arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,888 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,823 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

gearbox has minor leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,033 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,726 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,726 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,577 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,055 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 51,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,310 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,073 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 28 Feb 2008 32,073 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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HY05 VAM is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY05 VAM, 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 HY05 VAM registered?

HY05 VAM is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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