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VU05 LGE

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,294 mi
Last recorded116,294 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 LGE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,077 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,073 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie and from flexie to calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 104,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie and from flexie to calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 101,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,192 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,025 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,730 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,248 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,336 miles

Both side front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,283 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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VU05 LGE is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VU05 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 LGE registered?

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

Is VU05 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 LGE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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