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PJ05 HUY

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,795 mi
Last recorded268,795 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HUY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 268,795 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 268,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 263,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 254,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 239,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 239,860 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 223,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 210,964 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 210,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 176,502 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 176,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2017 164,753 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner cv boot split

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

Fail 8 May 2017 164,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner cv boot split

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 151,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,696 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,699 miles

Fuel filler tube becoming corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,881 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,720 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front Brake Very Slightly Binding

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all tyre edges worn

front and rear brake discs coroded

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,465 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PJ05 HUY is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ05 HUY, 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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PJ05 HUY is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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