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YL05 YWK

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YWK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 159,816 miles

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

Offside Rear chassie corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 157,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 150,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,066 miles

under side of vehicle covered in wax oil

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,066 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front wearing on edges

offside front drop link bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 124,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front wearing on edges

offside front drop link bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,109 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement all hand brake cable pivot points (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2015 100,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers splitting

Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,487 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear seats fitted

suspension fluid on minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,679 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,430 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,742 miles

no n/s/r seat fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2008 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

no n/s/r seat fitted

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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YL05 YWK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YL05 YWK, 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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YL05 YWK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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