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N3 HKS

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

234,733 mi
Last recorded234,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 HKS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 234,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 226,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2025 226,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2024 222,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box slightly weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 216,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 216,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 203,203 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 191,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 180,449 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 180,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 168,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 168,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,373 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 154,373 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 145,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,432 miles

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Fail 25 Apr 2014 127,432 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,456 miles

both front brake discs are corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs are corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2008 94,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,251 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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N3 HKS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N3 HKS, 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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N3 HKS is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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