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N897 NWR

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,543 mi
Last recorded265,543 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 NWR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 265,543 miles

Front Exhaust flange nut missing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2025 265,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flange nut missing

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not attached correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not attached correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 258,906 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 258,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper trailing support arm missing

Offside Front Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Upper trailing support arm snapped

Pass 17 Nov 2023 249,767 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 240,524 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 240,518 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 233,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 226,154 miles

front brake inbalance high

Pass 5 Nov 2019 217,557 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks@ engine

Fail 4 Nov 2019 217,556 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks@ engine

Pass 6 Nov 2018 209,666 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 16 Nov 2017 202,868 miles

Drivers seat back does not fold forward

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

fuel pips corroded

nsf upper brake pips coated in grease

osf upper brake pipe coated in greaser

Fail 14 Nov 2017 202,864 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat back does not fold forward

Front Oil leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber sliding out ()

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

fuel pips corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 195,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 188,308 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 180,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 171,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 163,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 163,852 miles

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

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

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

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.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,849 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake shoes check

brake fliud black

brake fluid light comes on but fliud is on max

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 147,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 147,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 141,067 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 141,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 134,223 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 134,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 128,835 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,457 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 116,457 miles

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

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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N897 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N897 NWR, 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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N897 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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