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RK55 VPF

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,215 mi
Last recorded186,215 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VPF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 186,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 175,694 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 166,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 158,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 124,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,118 miles

handbrake just met minimum requirments

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,307 miles

Handbrake low efficiency

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,081 miles

Handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,954 miles

Handbrake low effort

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,638 miles

n/s/rear handbrake just met limits

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,219 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,070 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,321 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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RK55 VPF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RK55 VPF, 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 RK55 VPF registered?

RK55 VPF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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