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SJ05 ELV

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ELV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis with in 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis with in 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached insecure and pulling out of diff when turning steering from lock to lock (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap broken but still supported by tank sheild

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seat not fitted ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,103 miles

both rear tyres tread is slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,331 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 22,331 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2009 15,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,493 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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SJ05 ELV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ05 ELV, 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 SJ05 ELV registered?

SJ05 ELV is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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