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FG05 WVJ

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,094 mi
Last recorded155,094 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,239 miles

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Underbody Covered In Underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,840 miles

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

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

Underbody Covered In Underseal

Fail 17 Aug 2023 146,840 miles

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody Covered In Underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2022 142,523 miles

extensive welding carried out to both inner sills and covered with sealer and underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2022 142,490 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills badly holed and corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis corroded cross members and out riggers

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2019 114,743 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced tow bar cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis corroded cross members and out riggers

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,280 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,648 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,583 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 81,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,049 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 May 2012 63,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,130 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 8 May 2009 37,320 miles

o s r tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,582 miles

rearmost seats removed at time of test so seat belts not checked

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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FG05 WVJ is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 WVJ, 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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What year was FG05 WVJ registered?

FG05 WVJ is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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