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J502 MRL

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Gold Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

304,477 mi
Last recorded304,477 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 MRL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 304,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 300,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 298,111 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 288,913 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 288,741 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear unable to check pads

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2019 291,579 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight weap

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

small oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jul 2018 274,706 miles

bottoms of all 4 doors corroded

exhaust back box pin holed

rear service and park brakes getting a little lazy

small oil leak on engine and gear box

Pass 21 Jul 2017 267,310 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 267,291 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage side step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage side step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty switch not marked (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 door bottoms corroded

both front swivel hubs slight weap

both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 255,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 251,670 miles

1 both swivvel hubs slight oil leak

1 osr park brake getting lazy

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 238,670 miles

1 both front swivel hubs slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 228,603 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 219,475 miles

1 both front swivel hubs slight oil leak

1 different size tyres fitted front to back 265/70/15 rear and 255/70/15 front

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 210,001 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 194,665 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 180,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 169,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 169,493 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 168,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 165,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tempory fog light fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2005 165,066 miles

tempory fog light fitted

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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J502 MRL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Gold with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J502 MRL, 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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J502 MRL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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