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SM05 EVH

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,537 mi
Last recorded59,537 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EVH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,897 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 57,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,025 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Upper inner wing below battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member and body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,512 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2017 47,663 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to master cylinerder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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 5 Apr 2016 45,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,156 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,218 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 40,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,022 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,104 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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SM05 EVH 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 77.3%.

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 SM05 EVH, 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 SM05 EVH registered?

SM05 EVH is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SM05 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 EVH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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