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RJ55 YYW

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,303 mi
Last recorded146,303 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YYW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 146,303 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,545 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,421 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,947 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,940 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside washer failed

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below safe levels on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below safe levels on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,403 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,170 miles

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

265/65r17112s m+s

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Rear seatbelts not fully checked

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,642 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 37,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,280 miles

bearing noise in belt pulley system

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,599 miles

long travel handbrake

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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RJ55 YYW is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver 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 Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 YYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ55 YYW is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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