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MW54 VJJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 VJJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 130,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 121,693 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))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,413 miles

Surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,209 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,130 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,727 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,114 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,783 miles

third row rear seats folded away not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,178 miles

air bag warning lamp on

front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning lamp on

front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

offside rear fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,412 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,604 miles

front number plate cracked

osf caliper binding slightly.

osf wiper split smeering screen slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,981 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,464 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,464 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,248 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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MW54 VJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MW54 VJJ, 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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MW54 VJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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