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9778 AW

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9778 AW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 98,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd mid cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

n/s/r body mount bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2026 98,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd mid cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

n/s/r body mount bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering u/j slightly worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,753 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,002 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,412 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,526 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,925 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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9778 AW is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 9778 AW, 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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9778 AW is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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