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HG05 ZHU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZHU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 163,195 miles

Front Inner Nearside and offside C/V boots have slight grease seepage

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 154,320 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 145,138 miles

corrosion on inner sills at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2023 138,233 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 138,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 127,785 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,928 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 114,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,465 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 98,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,601 miles

all four tyres bold on edges

Fail 23 May 2017 88,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres bold on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,974 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner & outer edges...nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge...offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 37,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,554 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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HG05 ZHU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red 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 HG05 ZHU, 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 HG05 ZHU registered?

HG05 ZHU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is HG05 ZHU safe to buy?

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