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VU56 RRV

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser94,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 RRV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 78,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 78,375 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (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))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose.

Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,843 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe above chassis leg. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several small holes . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above chassis leg in engine bay corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi to caliper heavily corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 73,209 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several small holes . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above chassis leg in engine bay corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi to caliper heavily corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Under side vehicle brake pipes and suspension cover in under seal

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,243 miles

Lower unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and chassis , brake pipes and suspension components due to heavy application of underseal

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear row ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,358 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel neck corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,460 miles

all 4 tyres slight perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,749 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,598 miles

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,061 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,989 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,353 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,342 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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VU56 RRV is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,317 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 VU56 RRV, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU56 RRV is a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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