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LY53 AKS

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,226 mi
Last recorded132,226 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AKS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 132,226 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,845 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 128,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Both (chassis to towbar) (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads slightly frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Towbar corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 121,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive air con pipe covered in dye, but no signs of recent leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis has surface corrosion, including all cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine bay ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area, sump area and nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, also its in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis components have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 109,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine bay ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area, sump area and nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, also its in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis components have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,875 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor weep of aircon dye from rear union at rear cross member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and gear box, minor weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,261 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,470 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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LY53 AKS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY53 AKS, 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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LY53 AKS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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