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YG05 XPU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XPU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 139,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 139,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 138,664 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake high passed brake test

Fail 13 Nov 2022 138,661 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high but passed brake test

Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 132,578 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,840 miles

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

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

heavily covered in underseal

Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

heavily covered in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,714 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension and brake components corroded

chassis corroded front and rear

steering components corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/n/s front inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn out also cracking in centre and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension and brake components corroded

chassis corroded front and rear

steering components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,902 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads looking low (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,698 miles

All four tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges.

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

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

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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YG05 XPU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG05 XPU, 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 YG05 XPU registered?

YG05 XPU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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