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VA05 JZG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,389 mi
Last recorded215,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JZG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 215,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill area marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front step rotten and insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2024 206,542 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion across rear, Including subframe and inner sills and fuel pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end has free play. Advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear drop links have slight play in rubber bushes

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 196,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front have play ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion across rear subframe and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop link anti roll bar bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel off set and not sitting straight in a forward position

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 196,426 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front have play ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion across rear subframe and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop link anti roll bar bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel off set and not sitting straight in a forward position

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 188,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links have play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across the rear and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 177,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 177,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight play in anti roll bar ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,461 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 169,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 158,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 158,132 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 146,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inner wing sheild fowling hose (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 125,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 11,524 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

n/s/r body has slight damage.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,404 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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VA05 JZG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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