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FV05 NRO

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,081 mi
Last recorded199,081 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NRO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 199,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 199,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 185,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 173,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 173,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 159,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 145,126 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 129,352 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,830 miles

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

boot full unable to inspect 6th and 7th seatbelts

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,363 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 25,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,944 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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FV05 NRO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV05 NRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 NRO registered?

FV05 NRO is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is FV05 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 NRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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