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L579 HAA

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

229,009 mi
Last recorded229,009 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 HAA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 229,009 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front inner wings corrosion

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

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

slight leak from dif

slight weap from swival housings

Pass 2 Oct 2023 229,909 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear difand n/s hubswival housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 229,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear Dif and n/s front swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 229,909 miles

handbrake poor

Pass 27 Sep 2021 229,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 229,909 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Aug 2020 229,909 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2019 222,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 300,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 300,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 229,909 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak swivel housing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 229,909 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak swivel housing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 229,009 miles

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Aug 2015 229,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 229,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 219,320 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 196,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 184,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 166,618 miles

o/s/f hub leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 154,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 148,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 135,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 123,220 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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L579 HAA is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,200cc 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 L579 HAA, 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.

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What year was L579 HAA registered?

L579 HAA is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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