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LK54 RCV

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,619 mi
Last recorded186,619 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 186,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 177,424 miles

Rear fuel tank strap broken

Fail 15 Sep 2025 177,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap broken

Pass 10 Sep 2024 169,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 169,007 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 158,205 miles

Both front lower arm bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,035 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 139,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 115,779 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,579 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,656 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 53,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,631 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,267 miles

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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LK54 RCV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LK54 RCV, 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 LK54 RCV registered?

LK54 RCV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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