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R970 TNR

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,487 mi
Last recorded180,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 TNR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 180,487 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened BIT STIFF (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively ON REAR PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 180,526 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in to compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 180,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in to compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,526 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 180,426 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 180,020 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 175,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 175,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 168,228 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 168,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 149,732 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2016 149,732 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around steering rack

slight movement to steering rack bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2015 142,108 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around steering rack

slight movement to steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,691 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 133,691 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,334 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

low tread o/s n/s front tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,830 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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R970 TNR is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R970 TNR, 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 R970 TNR registered?

R970 TNR is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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