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R26 CJL

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,983 mi
Last recorded118,983 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CJL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,244 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 111,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 101,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,111 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2019 95,111 miles

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,623 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front exhaust heat shield rattles

floors,sills,chassis,steps and body mounts corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front chassis,inner sills,steps and floors corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear both o/s and n/s tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

sill slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,338 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,461 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,474 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,864 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,397 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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R26 CJL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R26 CJL, 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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What year was R26 CJL registered?

R26 CJL is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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