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VN05 OTF

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,831 mi
Last recorded142,831 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OTF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 142,831 miles

sun vizor drivers removed at time off test

Fail 28 May 2019 142,822 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear sun vizor (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 133,193 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,665 miles

slight wear both front tyres inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 125,665 miles

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

slight wear both front tyres inner and outer edges

Pass 25 May 2016 116,445 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 116,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 107,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 107,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 96,965 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 96,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 90,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 83,338 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,338 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2010 64,622 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 64,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 53,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,764 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VN05 OTF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN05 OTF, 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 VN05 OTF registered?

VN05 OTF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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