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R7 MBN

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,176 mi
Last recorded157,176 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MBN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,176 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,839 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 132,839 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,561 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 126,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,287 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 12,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,223 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,395 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,954 miles

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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R7 MBN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R7 MBN, 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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R7 MBN is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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