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N685 AAW

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

146,018 mi
Last recorded146,018 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 AAW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,018 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,228 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle, chassis & suspension painted with underguard

Fail 21 Oct 2024 143,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near rear shock top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle front chassis hanger attachment to chassis failing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nut loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount pushing through chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 136,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 135,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced tow bar mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,634 miles

under sealer on under vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2022 129,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,484 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 127,482 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,490 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,398 miles

play in rack bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,388 miles

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

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

play in rack bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,697 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 119,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,927 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,055 miles

o/s handbrake lower reading

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,547 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 105,545 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,662 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,235 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,233 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,481 miles

Exhaust system rusty, shailing and corroded

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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N685 AAW is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N685 AAW, 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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N685 AAW is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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