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SV55 VWC

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,248 mi
Last recorded180,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 VWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 180,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 164,071 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 164,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 149,630 miles

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

Nearside Front No free movement on foot brake

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear No free movement on parking brake

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat missing

Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,279 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 127,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 108,873 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,933 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,020 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,134 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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SV55 VWC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV55 VWC, 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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What year was SV55 VWC registered?

SV55 VWC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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