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VX05 XLS

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

310,377 mi
Last recorded310,377 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XLS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 310,377 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 283,060 miles

rear most pair of passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 283,039 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear most pair of passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 269,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 254,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 248,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 234,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 201,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 201,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 169,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner edge worn inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 169,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner edge worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,643 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,247 miles

3rd row seats removed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,247 miles

3rd row seats removed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,980 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,Three child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check seat belts correctly.

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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VX05 XLS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX05 XLS, 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 VX05 XLS registered?

VX05 XLS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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