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SH05 HDK

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 HDK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to panhard rod mount on axle and lower coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pads rattling in offside front caliper

corrosion and hole at offside front inner arch

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,710 miles

Offside Front side step bracket corroded and split but step still secure

both rearmost body mounting corroded but not excessive and body still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2023 80,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side step bracket corroded and split but step still secure

both rearmost body mounting corroded but not excessive and body still secure

Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 78,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 77,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system coiled pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 75,321 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 75,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,883 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on outer edges of tread

Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,883 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on outer edges of tread

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,280 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,881 miles

all front brake pipes slightly corroded.

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tread and cracking slightly.

offside front tyre cracking.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 23 May 2011 40,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 40,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 31,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 24,703 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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SH05 HDK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SH05 HDK, 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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SH05 HDK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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