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YC05 XYO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

241,966 mi
Last recorded241,966 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XYO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 241,966 miles

Vehicle is undersealed front to back.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has been undersealed front to back. Various areas have been welded / repaired but vehicle is undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 241,737 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet on inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering noisy but works ok with no signs of a leak

Pass 29 Apr 2024 240,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Handel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 240,418 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To master (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Handel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 234,913 miles

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

headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 22 Apr 2023 234,913 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Feb 2022 228,297 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch under bonnet corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 228,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner wheel arch under bonnet corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 218,149 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres bald on both outer edges

Fail 22 Feb 2021 218,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres bald on both outer edges

Pass 20 May 2019 200,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 200,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 186,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 157,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 133,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,568 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 89,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,797 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,174 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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YC05 XYO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YC05 XYO, 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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YC05 XYO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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