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MJ05 KGG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

402,648 mi
Last recorded402,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 KGG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 402,648 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded front to back. Vehicle has general age related corrosion including all suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 399,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 399,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 378,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 378,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 351,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 338,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 337,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 319,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 299,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 284,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 263,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 235,744 miles

Front brake discs in a worn condition

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 234,863 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in a worn condition

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 206,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 181,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,763 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 139,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,184 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,389 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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MJ05 KGG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ05 KGG, 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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MJ05 KGG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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