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SG05 TLJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,875 mi
Last recorded159,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 159,875 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 159,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sill... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1x from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.., outwith mot prescribed areas..

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 159,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt prescribed area

Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 146,416 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,278 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,383 miles

fuel filler and breather pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,468 miles

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

both rear antiroll bar links worn

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear antiroll bar links worn

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,519 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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SG05 TLJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG05 TLJ, 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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What year was SG05 TLJ registered?

SG05 TLJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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