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VK55 LVR

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LVR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,420 miles

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,274 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,274 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,185 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing Brake pad securing pin, clip missing. (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges.

Spare tyre defective Flat.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,519 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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VK55 LVR is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK55 LVR, 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 VK55 LVR registered?

VK55 LVR is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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