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L530 WYJ

2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER128,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 WYJ
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 69,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,139 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,759 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 68,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 67,893 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,318 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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L530 WYJ is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 128,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L530 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L530 WYJ registered?

L530 WYJ is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is L530 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 WYJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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