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MK05 SZZ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 SZZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,999 miles

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

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

bonnet gas struts weak , bonnet doesn't stay up

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 106,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 102,516 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working has one either side but only offside required for mot (none working) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet gas struts u/s (don`t hold bonnet open)

Pass 16 Feb 2019 93,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,819 miles

Rear both tyres low tread

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,012 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,012 miles

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

Front brake pads low roughly 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,192 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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MK05 SZZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK05 SZZ, 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 MK05 SZZ registered?

MK05 SZZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 SZZ safe to buy?

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