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VA05 EAO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 EAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,055 miles

UNDERSIDE OF CSR VERY SCALEY

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,048 miles

general underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 89,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 77,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing to below limit

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

Offside Rear Some brake binding

Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,307 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing to below limit

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

Offside Rear Some brake binding

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,734 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 46,734 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 46,184 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,485 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,954 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 19,954 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VA05 EAO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VA05 EAO, 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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VA05 EAO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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