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AJ05 MED

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MED
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 166,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 161,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,422 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front chassis rigid pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper rigid corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of general underbody corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 147,533 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front chassis rigid pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper rigid corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of general underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil seeping at the back of the engine.

several chip on screen within m o t limit.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,306 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 128,354 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 128,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 104,397 miles

slight brake judder both fronts

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,310 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 6 May 2011 76,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,473 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,473 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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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AJ05 MED is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ05 MED, 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 AJ05 MED registered?

AJ05 MED is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AJ05 MED safe to buy?

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