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SW56 VPU

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,352 mi
Last recorded144,352 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser94,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 142,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,100 miles

Rear tyres low and perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 137,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 133,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,669 miles

Both front tyres very low on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,384 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 99,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,431 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper torn

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,202 miles

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,559 miles

advise both front tyres slight worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SW56 VPU is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,317 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 SW56 VPU, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW56 VPU registered?

SW56 VPU is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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