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L398 HDV

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

216,968 mi
Last recorded216,968 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 216,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 214,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 209,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 207,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 204,937 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 204,927 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 201,994 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 201,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 200,110 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 198,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 193,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 192,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 189,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 186,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 184,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 179,776 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 174,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front stabaliser bar bush worn

Pass 16 Nov 2007 170,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 165,376 miles

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

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

slight ploay in nearside front wheel bearing

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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L398 HDV is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L398 HDV, 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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What year was L398 HDV registered?

L398 HDV is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for L398 HDV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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