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MW05 GCO

2005 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

209,639 mi
Last recorded209,639 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon98,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GCO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 209,639 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 206,632 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 206,632 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front all four ball joint split pins missing.

both track rod end split pins missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 203,031 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 203,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf /nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr/ nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 187,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 186,182 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 162,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 150,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,332 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,225 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 111,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,296 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 418,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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MW05 GCO is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 98,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 GCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW05 GCO is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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