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GV05 HRJ

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,489 mi
Last recorded180,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 180,489 miles

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

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

MOVEMENT EVIDENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside CENTRAL BODY MOUNT CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 180,485 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

MOVEMENT EVIDENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside CENTRAL BODY MOUNT CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 178,540 miles

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear CENTRAL BODY MOUNT CORRODED

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 178,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired LOWER ARM MOUNT ON CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear CENTRAL BODY MOUNT CORRODED

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 174,562 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

chassis corroded all over

parking brake 17%

Fail 4 Jun 2024 174,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded all over

Pass 12 Jan 2023 167,725 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake 16%

Fail 12 Jan 2023 167,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake 16%

Fail 2 Nov 2022 167,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,900 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 158,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,569 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,589 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 141,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear axle both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,307 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,500 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 115,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2015 106,277 miles

3rd row of seats not instaled during test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,732 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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GV05 HRJ is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV05 HRJ, 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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GV05 HRJ is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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