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L704 RHL

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 RHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 138,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN UNDER BODY SEALANT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,336 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,336 miles

front swivel hubs leaking oil

Fail 13 Jun 2018 138,336 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front swivel hubs leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front swivel hub seals leaking ,no play

Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front swivel hub seals leaking,no play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 132,253 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf swivel hub seal leaking grease

osf swivel hub seal leaking grease

Fail 14 Mar 2011 132,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsf swivel hub seal leaking grease

osf swivel hub seal leaking grease

Pass 1 Mar 2010 128,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsf stub axle seal leaking,but not contaminating front brakes

nsf swivel hub seal leaking

osf stub axle seal leaking,but not contaminating front brakes

osf swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2009 123,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 117,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both anti roll bars / all eyelet bushes worn

both front swivel housing seals weaping and corrosion startedon both chrome swivels

drivers door mirror slightly loose

front brake pads low

front tyres outer walls , aeging cracks developing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge / close to legal limit

rear brake pads appear low / hard to judge without removing wheels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,130 miles

both anti roll bars / all eyelet bushes worn

both front swivel housing seals weaping and corrosion startedon both chrome swivels

drivers door mirror slightly loose

front brake pads low

front tyres outer walls , aeging cracks developing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge / close to legal limit

rear brake pads appear low / hard to judge without removing wheels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2006 112,350 miles

both front swivel housings / corrosion started and both damp with axle oil

both front tyres / various small cracks near wheel rim

front anti roll bar / eyelet bushes worn on ends

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit and wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads appear low

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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L704 RHL is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L704 RHL, 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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L704 RHL is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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