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FH05 JVC

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JVC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 143,862 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis and underside corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 143,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis/ underside corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,517 miles

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

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

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

heavily undersealed

suspension and chassis has corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle stabiliser arm mount snapped off (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension and chassis has corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,743 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension general rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 135,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment little braking effort recorded (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,415 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both 3rd row seats not fitted

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear - outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs lower couplings corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs lower couplings corroded

slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel - slight tightness when turned by hand

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,306 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,283 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,216 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 321,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,296 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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FH05 JVC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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 FH05 JVC, 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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FH05 JVC is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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