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LV55 ARZ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ARZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 170,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 163,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,073 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,165 miles

condition of headlight lenses

Pass 11 Aug 2021 138,887 miles

condition of headlight lenses

wear to both rear anti roll barlink arms offside BORDERLINE

Pass 24 Aug 2020 133,897 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 125,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

headlight lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,465 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LV55 ARZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV55 ARZ, 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 LV55 ARZ registered?

LV55 ARZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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