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YM55 VLG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VLG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 157,100 miles

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

other two anti roll bar dust covers perished

Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

other two anti roll bar dust covers perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2017 141,546 miles

Nearside Rear spring seat has corrosion

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil residue around power steering rack.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 133,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil residue around power steering rack.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,182 miles

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

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

passenger seats 6/7 missing unable to fully test belts and buckles

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,137 miles

unable to test rear seats and belts boot full

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,497 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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YM55 VLG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM55 VLG, 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 YM55 VLG registered?

YM55 VLG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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