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VU05 JDJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,874 mi
Last recorded203,874 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JDJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 203,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 200,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 200,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 185,892 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 167,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet rams weak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 166,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,868 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NO BRAKE TEST DONE DUE TO REAR PAD MISSING

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,233 miles

Front prop joint worn

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside lower ball joint cover deterioated.

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,628 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,459 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 50,459 miles

Offside 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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VU05 JDJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU05 JDJ, 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 VU05 JDJ registered?

VU05 JDJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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