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N979 PYJ

2006 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,378 mi
Last recorded193,378 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Landcruiser96,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 193,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting onto chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all components underside including chassis corroded

all suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing more outer edge

tow bar corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 191,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all components underside including chassis corroding

all suspension coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre tread wearing low outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2023 189,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 187,316 miles

serface rust to front and rear under body

Fail 1 Nov 2022 187,316 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

serface rust to front and rear under body

Pass 4 Nov 2021 186,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 184,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

lots of corrosion on underneath ok for mot at the moment

Fail 3 Nov 2020 184,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes have perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

lots of corrosion on underneath ok for mot at the moment

Pass 9 Apr 2019 181,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 174,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 174,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 169,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 163,873 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 163,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 143,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 143,773 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 138,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 132,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 124,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,293 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,133 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to perrish and split

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2009 108,041 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to perrish and split

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,208 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,035 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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N979 PYJ is a 2006 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N979 PYJ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N979 PYJ is a 2006 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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