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OV55 SKO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

287,989 mi
Last recorded287,989 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 SKO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 287,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 286,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 280,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 274,424 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 268,496 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 258,405 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 244,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 230,436 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 230,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 209,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 188,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,099 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 163,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,295 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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OV55 SKO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OV55 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 SKO registered?

OV55 SKO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is OV55 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 SKO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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