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KE55 GVU

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,105 mi
Last recorded196,105 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 196,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion rear exhaust joint

Fail 5 Feb 2026 196,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jan 2025 184,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust joint rear

osr lamp damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2025 184,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust joint rear

osr lamp damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2024 178,144 miles

Exhaust center and rear silencer joining flange corroded

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap broken (Fuel tank still secure by metal shield/under tray) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Nearside inner seal corroded

Offside Inner Offside inner seal corroded

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2024 178,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Deteriorated and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust center and rear silencer joining flange corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin and worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap broken (Fuel tank still secure by metal shield/under tray) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Nearside inner seal corroded

Offside Inner Offside inner seal corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Deteriorated and misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2023 169,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower lamp damaged

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

rear shock covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 161,667 miles

Offside rear lamp/Reflector unit damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. just within MOT limits. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. just within MOT limits. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,635 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,349 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm Tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 138,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm Tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,088 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust fixings corroded. Still secure

Slight brake pull to the right

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,244 miles

exhaust corroded

grease around offside inner cv gaiter. clip loose

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

rear exhaust joint fixings corroded away. still secure

slight brake pull to right

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

grease around offside inner cv gaiter. clip loose

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

rear exhaust joint fixings corroded away. still secure

slight brake pull to right

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,569 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,733 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,721 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,559 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edges

Fail 20 Dec 2011 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,846 miles

Front wipers starting to split. Still clearing screen OK

Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,846 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers starting to split. Still clearing screen OK

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,011 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2009 40,010 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,745 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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KE55 GVU is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KE55 GVU, 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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KE55 GVU is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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