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MT55 AEP

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,827 mi
Last recorded157,827 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 AEP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 157,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 153,117 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 153,117 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 149,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,295 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,799 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,310 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,364 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,994 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,656 miles

advise full brake inspection

only 5 testable seats fitted

under vehicle guards fitted limiting inspection

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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MT55 AEP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT55 AEP, 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 MT55 AEP registered?

MT55 AEP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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