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SO05 HBK

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,561 mi
Last recorded183,561 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HBK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 183,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 182,068 miles

underside dirty

Fail 15 Dec 2021 182,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

underside dirty

Pass 23 Dec 2020 180,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 179,962 miles

Covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Vehicle dirty underside

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 179,961 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not stay open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Foremost bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Arm broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Vehicle dirty underside

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 175,392 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle dirty underside

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 175,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle dirty underside

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,751 miles

Rear Seats full making inspection difficult

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 157,750 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre loosing pressure

Rear Seats full making inspection difficult

Rear Wiper torn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,687 miles

Engine cover fitted

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Fail 28 Sep 2016 139,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine cover fitted

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,791 miles

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Slightly damaged n/s/r lamp not showing white light.

Vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Slightly damaged n/s/r lamp not showing white light.

Vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight crack in n/s/r lens but no white light

vehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle under side very muddy making close inspection difficult

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,534 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle under side very muddy making close inspection difficult

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,064 miles

hand brake some travel

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,295 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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SO05 HBK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO05 HBK, 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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SO05 HBK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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