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MV56 VGL

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,485 mi
Last recorded140,485 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser94,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VGL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 140,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,992 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,697 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2021 127,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 121,590 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,884 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 115,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,679 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 104,679 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2015 92,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,991 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,269 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2010 53,076 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 41,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MV56 VGL is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,317 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 MV56 VGL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV56 VGL registered?

MV56 VGL is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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