2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · RV55 USL
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 74,723 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV55 USL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 74,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV55 USL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (RV55 USL) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RV55 USL Mileage History
- 30/08/202270,132 mi
- 07/09/202372,004 mi+1,872 mi
- 11/09/202472,888 mi+884 mi
- 12/09/202472,898 mi+10 mi
- 11/09/202574,723 mi+1,825 mi
Average of roughly 1,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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