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EJ05 MGO

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,688 mi
Last recorded180,688 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MGO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 180,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 186,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 167,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 161,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Transfer box input shaft seal weeping oil

Fail 11 Aug 2022 161,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Transfer box input shaft seal weeping oil

Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,281 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 151,281 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 140,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,313 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 100,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 92,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 77,960 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 May 2010 70,092 miles

child seats fitted in both rear outer seats

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2009 62,762 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 62,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,864 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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EJ05 MGO is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 MGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ05 MGO is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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