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N685 AMS

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 AMS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,159 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front t rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,909 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,306 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 71,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,302 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking above tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,496 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 64,641 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,890 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 51,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 37,060 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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N685 AMS is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N685 AMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N685 AMS is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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