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SC05 XUZ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,361 mi
Last recorded178,361 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 XUZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 178,361 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 166,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 154,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 148,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 8,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,550 miles

unable to assess exposed under vehicle brake pipes as covered in protective grease coating

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,852 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 0mm ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,090 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,083 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,979 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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SC05 XUZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC05 XUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC05 XUZ registered?

SC05 XUZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is SC05 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 XUZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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